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OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE CREDIT IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Expenses by nature [abstract]  
OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE CREDIT IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS 3. OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE CREDIT IMPAIRMENT CHARGES,
RESTRUCTURING AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
For the half year to
30 June 2026
30 June 2025
£m
£m
Staff costs
590
596
Operational losses (See Note 21)
48
42
Other administration expenses
533
503
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
168
174
1,339
1,315
In H1-26 Operating expenses were broadly flat as the inclusion of TSB's costs was offset by a reduction of £94m due to ongoing simplification and automation.
Following the acquisition of TSB, Santander UK will continue to deliver historical awards under TSB share plans to TSB employees with the share-based
component of those awards being converted from Banco de Sabadell SA to Banco Santander SA shares.