v3.26.1
Dividends (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Dividend [Abstract]  
Schedule of dividends to shareholders Interim dividends are recognised when they become payable to the Company’s shareholders. Final
dividends are recognised when they are approved by shareholders.
2026
2025
2024
Pence
per
share
Cash
dividend
£m
Scrip
dividend
£m
Pence
per share
Cash
dividend
£m
Scrip
dividend
£m
Pence
per share
Cash
dividend
£m
Scrip
dividend
£m
Final dividend
in respect of the
prior year
30.88
894
617
39.12
811
643
37.60
1,325
56
Interim dividend
in respect of the
current year
16.35
729
80
15.84
718
59
19.40
393
320
47.23
1,623
697
54.96
1,529
702
57.00
1,718
376