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Share-based payments - Fair value of equity instruments granted (Details)
£ / shares in Units, £ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
GBP (£)
Y
plan
£ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
GBP (£)
Y
£ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
GBP (£)
Share-based payments      
Number of employee option plans | plan 2    
Total Expense Recognised £ 9,667 £ 7,486 £ 8,816
2021 Incentive Plan      
Share-based payments      
Total Expense Recognised £ 9,599 £ 7,142 8,084
Average share price at date of grant | £ / shares £ 4 £ 7.13  
Expected volatility (%) 85.00% 90.00%  
Option life (years) | Y 3.6 2.97  
Risk-free interest rate (%) 3.94% 4.43%  
EMI Scheme      
Share-based payments      
Total Expense Recognised £ 68 £ 344 £ 732