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Derivative financial instruments (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Schedule of derivative financial instruments
At 30 June 2026
At 31 December 2025
Fair value
of assets
£m
Fair value
of liabilities
£m
Fair value
of assets
£m
Fair value
of liabilities
£m
Trading and other
Exchange rate contracts
7,976
7,244
7,594
6,454
Interest rate contracts
12,215
9,538
11,797
8,924
Credit derivatives
65
194
75
170
Equity, commodity and other contracts
461
586
236
294
20,717
17,562
19,702
15,842
Hedging
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
3
244
12
253
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
11
20
13
37
14
264
25
290
Total recognised derivative assets/liabilities
20,731
17,826
19,727
16,132