LONDON — The Bank of England’s new plastic 5-pound note is stronger, cleaner and safer — but apparently not suitable for vegetarians. Vegans and vegetarians are calling for the new bank notes, which ...

Britain's new five-pound note features the image of World War II leader Winston Churchill - and comes with a promise that it can stand up to all his favorite things. That means the new polymer ...

At the time of writing it had been signed by more than 5,000 people. “The new £5 notes contain animal fat in the form of tallow. This is unacceptable to millions of vegans & vegetarians in the UK.

Fast Forward Britain’s New 5-Pound Note May Not Be Kosher Mark Carney’s Beef: Bank of England governor Mark Carney dips his new treyf 5-pound note into food. Image by Getty Images ...

The Bank of England's new plastic 5-pound note is stronger, cleaner and safer -- but apparently not suitable for vegetarians.