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A Year After Decimalization Britain Faces Mixed Reactions
A year after Britain switched from pounds shillings and pence to decimal currency, Britons report mixed feelings. While chaos failed to appear, many see price hikes blamed on decimalization, inflation, and market prep for the Common Market. Authorities note inflation as a major factor, with shoppers and the elderly voicing concerns.
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London
UPI
United States
Europe
James Prior
Lizabeth Ackroyd
The
Consumer Council
Citizens’watchdog
Regina Dollar
Fof
National Consumers
Britain
Tom Lynch
National Union of Small
June Sheard
Charlotte Redmond