WWI centenary: how our nation's finances have changed

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World War 1 - Land girls
World War 1 - Land girls

Today marks 100 years since the start of the First World War. It will be commemorated all over the country, as we remember the sacrifice so many people made, and how the war shaped our country and our lives. It's an opportunity to look back too at how much things have changed since then, from work to technology and the money in our pockets.

The changes to how we earn and spend our money have been dramatic.

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