Earnings per share - summary of reconciliation of earnings used to calculate earnings per share (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Earnings per share [abstract] | ||
| Earnings attributable to owners of the parent | £ 3,190 | £ 4,512 |
| Coupon on perpetual hybrid bonds | (38) | (29) |
| Tax on coupon on perpetual hybrid bonds | 10 | 7 |
| Earnings | £ 3,162 | £ 4,490 |