Obese Island Societies Threatened by Wave of First-World Food. The obesity and diabetes rates in many Pacific island nations are astronomical, thanks in large part to junk food that's imported to the islands.
What are backing assets? To back their banknote issue, authorised banks may use a combination of Bank of England banknotes, UK coin and funds in an interest bearing bank account at the Bank of England. Bank of England banknotes held as backing assets may be held at an authorised location or at the Bank of England.hat are backing assets? To back their banknote issue, authorised banks may use a combination of Bank of England banknotes, UK coin and funds in an interest bearing bank account at the Bank of England. Bank of England banknotes held as backing assets may be held at an authorised location or at the Bank of England.
Other countries and currencies. Pence Sterling is the currency in United Kingdom (England, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, UK, GB, GBR).