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Dividends on ordinary shares and preference shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Dividends [Abstract]  
Dividends on ordinary shares and preference shares Dividends on ordinary shares and preference shares
Half year
ended
30.06.26
Half year
ended
30.06.25
Dividends paid during the period
£m
£m
Ordinary shares
1,175
1,195
Preference shares
14
18
Total
1,189
1,213
An interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2026 of £2,100m was declared on 28 July 2026.