Subordinated liabilities - Subordinated liabilities (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Opening balance as at 1 January | £ 12,954 | £ 11,921 |
| Issuances | 750 | 1,772 |
| Redemptions | (2,573) | (727) |
| Other | (33) | (12) |
| Closing balance | £ 11,098 | £ 12,954 |
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- Definition The cash inflow from and outflow to settle other borrowings, classified as financing activities. No definition available.
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- Definition The cash inflow from the issuing of subordinated liabilities. [Refer: Subordinated liabilities] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The cash outflow for repayments of subordinated liabilities. [Refer: Subordinated liabilities] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of liabilities that are subordinate to other liabilities with respect to claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- References No definition available.
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