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BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Hyperinflationary reporting (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      
Retained earnings £ 27,687   £ 27,847
Hyperinflationary reporting, effect on revenue in the period 7    
Hyperinflationary reporting, effect on operating profit in the period 2    
Net monetary gain arising from hyperinflationary economies £ 3 £ 1