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Infrastructure, administration and general expenses (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Infrastructure costs      
Property and equipment £ 454 £ 440 £ 591
Depreciation and amortisation 354 353 438
Impairment of property, equipment and intangible assets 8 2 44
Total infrastructure costs 816 795 1,073
Administration and general expenses      
Consultancy, legal and professional fees 419 458 422
Marketing and advertising 355 407 391
Other administration and general expenses 5,418 5,029 4,793
Total administration and general expenses 6,192 5,894 5,606
Total infrastructure, administration and general expenses £ 7,008 £ 6,689 £ 6,679