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RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Additional Information (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [abstract]    
Defined contribution expense £ 41 £ 39
Defined benefit expense £ 10 £ 4
Percentage of defined benefit obligation insured 20.00%