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Income tax credit/(charge) (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income tax credit/(charge)      
Profit/(loss) before tax £ 202,587 £ (781,195) £ (82,607)
Corporation tax (charge)/credit at respective rate (50,647) 195,298 15,695
Decrease in tax credit from effect of expenses not deductible in determining taxable loss (1,972) (1,393) (892)
Increase/(decrease) in tax credit from tax losses for which no deferred tax asset was recognized 52,619 (193,950) (14,803)
Research and development tax credit 30,341   22,661
Total income tax (charge)/credit £ 30,341 £ (45) £ 22,661