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Earnings per share (EPS) (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Earnings per share [abstract]  
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share Basic EPS
EarningsEPSEarningsEPS
Six months ended 30 September2026202620252025
£mpence£mpence
Total profit after tax attributable to the parent1,343 26.9 617 12.6 
20262025
millionsmillions
Weighted average number of shares – basic4,995 4,926 
(b)Diluted EPS
EarningsEPSEarningsEPS
Six months ended 30 September2026202620252025
£mpence£mpence
Total profit after tax attributable to the parent1,343 26.8 617 12.5 
20262025
millionsmillions
Weighted average number of shares – diluted5,020 4,950