Multiple outlets report that the value of UK £50 notes in circulation increases by 10.5% over the past year, marking the biggest overall circulation rise for that denomination during the period. The reports describe an apparent surge in demand for physical cash, as the number of £50 banknotes held by the public and in circulation expands faster than other recent measures referenced in the coverage. The articles also tie the figures to ongoing discussion about cash resilience, noting that a “Resilience Committee” is assessing how much physical money people should keep available for emergencies. While the reporting highlights the £50 note movement specifically, it does not provide detailed breakdowns in the excerpts on where the notes are being held, whether the rise reflects withdrawals from bank accounts, changes in retail use, or other factors. Overall, the sources agree on the direction and magnitude of the change—an increase in the total value of £50 notes in circulation by 10.5%—and present it in the context of policy and preparedness discussions about cash holdings during emergencies.