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Bank of England to continue printing controversial animal fat bank notes
The central bank says it will continue to print plastic bank notes, despite a petition against them being signed by more than 130,000 people.
The petition raises concerns about the use of animal fat in the polymer notes.
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Campaigner to launch legal action over 'animal fat fiver'
The campaigner behind a petition against the use of animal fat in plastic bank notes is threatening legal action over the Bank of England's decision to continue printing the notes.
Doug Maw, a vegan from Keswick, started a petition which has now been signed by more than 130,000 people.
He was invited to meet the Bank of England and discuss his concerns last month, however, the central bank has now said it will continue using the notes, as it would be too costly to replace them.
Mr Maw has said he is "angry" with the decision.
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Bank of England to keep animal fat £5 notes
A petition against the use of animal fat in the controversial plastic bank notes was set up by a man from Keswick.