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Consolidated income statement - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Consolidated income statement    
Revenue £ 5,602 £ 5,480
Cost of sales (1,911) (1,956)
Gross profit 3,691 3,524
Selling, general and administration (2,371) (2,171)
Research and development (151) (153)
Other operating income/(expense) 3 3
Operating profit 1,172 1,203
Finance income 34 47
Finance expense (153) (176)
Net finance costs (119) (129)
Net monetary gain arising from hyperinflationary economies 3 1
Profit before tax 1,056 1,075
Income tax (286) (262)
Profit after tax for the period 770 813
Profit attributable to shareholders of the Group 762 806
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests £ 8 £ 7
Basic earnings per share (pence) £ 0.086 £ 0.089
Diluted earnings per share (pence) £ 0.085 £ 0.089