Bank of England report reveals that only half of notes in circulation are used legitimately,with remainder linked to drug dealing and prostitution At least half of all UK banknotes in circulation are being used for purposes such as drug dealing, prostitution and dodgy trade deals, and are being held abroad,according to a Bank of England report. It said that no more than half of banknotes are being used for valid purposes, with the rest used to fund the “shadow” economy or held overseas. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com