The Bank of England has today unveiled the new portrait of King Charles III that will appear on all banknote designs by 2024.
In what marks the historic transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III on the public’s money, the Bank of England has today released images of what the new banknotes featuring The King’s portrait soon set to enter circulation will look like.
The portrait of King Charles III will appear on existing designs of all four polymer banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50), the Bank of England has confirmed, reports The Manc.
There will be no other changes to the existing designs of the notes.
The King’s image will appear on the front of the banknotes, as well as in cameo in the see-through security window.
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The change of monarch portrait on the country’s money is the first time since Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on the Bank of England’s banknotes in 1960.
The new notes are expected to enter circulation by mid-2024.
All polymer banknotes with the Queen’s portrait remain legal tender, and the public can continue to use these as normal, the Bank of England explains, and, in line with guidance from Buckingham Palace, new notes will only be printed to replace worn banknotes and to meet any overall increase in demand for banknotes.
The Bank of England says this decision is to “minimise the environmental and financial impact” of this change to new notes.
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This means notes featuring Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III will co-circulate.
The unveiling of the new notes comes after the first coins with King Charles III’s face on officially entered circulation a couple of weeks ago.
It also comes after it was announced yesterday that pubs across the UK may be able to extend their opening hours in honour of the King Charles III’s coronation in Spring 2023 – with a bank holiday weekend confirmed for 5, 6 and 7 May – with the Home Office said to be considering giving a “boost to local businesses”.
The Home Office said the change will give “an opportunity for our communities to come together and celebrate this historic moment, and support our hospitality industry”.
The famous Day Fever is back and this time it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.
If you haven’t heard of Day Fever before, then we are about to blow your mind.
Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and frontman of Reverend & The Makers Jon McClure, Day Fever has become somewhat of a cultural sensation.
From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm. And to be honest, we don’t blame them.
Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.
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“It started as a WhatsApp idea,” says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’
“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”
From Leeds to Newcastle, Glasgow to Manchester, every Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.
There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”
Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at Project House on Saturday 12 September, and we will absolutely see you there.
Tickets are on sale now, and you can grab yours here.
Yorkshire pub ‘delighted’ to be crowned the best in the region for 2026
Clementine Hall
There's no denying that Yorkshire does pubs properly, but one in particular has been crowned the very best.
This year's National Pub and Bar Awards have been announced, where each year a team of experts pick the very best pub in the 94 counties across the UK.
Taking the number one spot for Yorkshire and the Humber is a fabulous little pub nestled in the bustling market town of Skipton.
The Woolly Sheep Inn is an award-winning, dog-friendly pub that is known for its huge selection of Timothy Taylor's cask ales and hearty pub grub.
Not only can you eat and drink here, but they've also got a few cosy rooms for you to stay in if you're planing on a quick staycation in North Yorkshire.
But don't just take our word for how brilliant it is, here's what the National Pub and Bar Awards had to say about it: "The Woolly Sheep Inn is a vibrant town-centre pub in the heart of Skipton, offering an exceptional combination of high-quality food, outstanding drinks and comfortable accommodation – all delivered with genuine Yorkshire hospitality.
"The team prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment where guests can enjoy everything from a relaxed drink at the bar to a celebratory meal or overnight stay. The offer blends traditional pub values with a progressive approach to quality and service, ensuring the site appeals to both loyal locals and visitors to the area."
Announcing the exciting news, The Woolly Sheep Inn said: "We're delighted to share that The Woolly Sheep Inn has been named Yorkshire and the Humber regional winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2026.
"This award is a proud moment for everyone at the pub and reflects the years of hard work, care, and commitment that Andy, Drea, and the team have put into making The Woolly Sheep such a special place to eat, drink, and stay in Skipton."
You can have a look at all of the pubs that won in the awards here.
Emily Sergeant -
20th December 2022 
