Tax (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Income taxes paid (refund) [abstract] | ||
| Profit before tax | £ 3,556 | £ 2,758 |
| UK corporation tax thereon at 25.0% (2025: 25.0%) | (889) | (689) |
| Impact of surcharge on banking profits | (90) | (81) |
| Non-deductible costs: conduct charges | 0 | 1 |
| Other non-deductible costs | (30) | (49) |
| Non-taxable income | 36 | 12 |
| Tax relief on coupons on other equity instruments | 54 | 54 |
| Non-taxable (non-deductible) foreign exchange gains (losses) | 16 | (71) |
| Tax-exempt gains on disposals | 0 | 2 |
| Differences in overseas tax rates | (5) | 5 |
| Adjustments in respect of prior years | 3 | (2) |
| Tax expense | £ (905) | £ (818) |
| UK corporation tax rate | 25.00% | 25.00% |
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- Definition The applicable income tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount that represents the difference between the tax expense (income) and the product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s) that relates to expenses not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss). [Refer: Accounting profit] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount that represents the difference between the tax expense (income) and the product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s) that relates to foreign tax rates. [Refer: Accounting profit] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount that represents the difference between the tax expense (income) and the product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s) that relates to revenues that are exempt from taxation. [Refer: Accounting profit] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s). [Refer: Accounting profit; Applicable tax rate] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of impact of surcharge on banking profits. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of Non-deductible costs relating to conduct charges. No definition available.
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- Definition Tax Effect Of Expense Non-Taxable (Non-Deductible) In Determining Taxable Profit (Tax Loss), Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) No definition available.
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- Definition The amount that represents the difference between the tax expense (income) and the product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s) that relates to tax exemption on coupons on other equity instruments. No definition available.
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- Definition Tax exempt gains on disposals No definition available.
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