Operating expenses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026

Disclosure of Expenses [Abstract]

Operating expenses

Note 5: Operating expenses


	Half-year to 30 Jun 2026 £m		Half-year to 30 Jun 2025 £m

Staff costs	2,233		2,362
Premises and equipment costs	265		236
Depreciation and amortisation	1,741		1,722
Other	1,438		1,315
Total operating expenses	5,677		5,635