Trade and other receivables - Schedule of trade and other receivables (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
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| Trade receivables | £ 3,091 | £ 3,050 |
| Accrued income | 882 | 1,083 |
| Provision for impairment of receivables and accrued income | (603) | (578) |
| Trade receivables and accrued income, net | 3,370 | 3,555 |
| Prepayments | 336 | 340 |
| Other receivables | 161 | 197 |
| Trade and other receivables | £ 3,867 | £ 4,092 |
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- Definition The amount of current accrued income other than current contract assets. [Refer: Accrued income other than contract assets] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current prepayments. [Refer: Prepayments] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The amount of current trade receivables. [Refer: Trade receivables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The amount of current other receivables. [Refer: Other receivables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The amount of current trade receivables and current other receivables. [Refer: Current trade receivables; Other current receivables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Provision For Impairment Of Receivables And Accrued Income No definition available.
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- Definition Trade Receivables And Accrued Income, Net No definition available.
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