Tax - Disclosure of components of income tax (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Current tax charge/(credit) | |||
| Current year | £ 982 | £ 680 | £ 605 |
| Adjustments in respect of prior years | (9) | 42 | (96) |
| Total | 973 | 722 | 509 |
| Deferred tax charge | |||
| Current year | 219 | 239 | 43 |
| Adjustments in respect of prior years | 93 | 38 | 110 |
| Total | 312 | 277 | 153 |
| Tax charge | £ 1,285 | £ 999 | £ 662 |
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