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Tax (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
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%