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Dividends on ordinary shares and preference shares (Details) - GBP (£)
£ / shares in Units, £ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dividends paid, ordinary shares £ 2,570 £ 1,782 £ 1,348  
Dividends paid on ordinary shares (in GBP per share) £ 1.10 £ 0.76 £ 0.58  
Dividends on preference shares and other shareholders equity £ 32 £ 41 £ 40  
Ordinary share capital        
Dividends paid, ordinary shares 2,570 1,782 1,348  
Dividends paid, relating to prior years   1,195 852 £ 700
Dividends, interim 1,375 930 648  
Dividends approved but not recognised 1,175      
Preference share capital        
Dividends on preference shares and other shareholders equity £ 32 £ 41 £ 40  
Euro preference shares        
Dividends paid on preference shares (in GBP per share) £ 145.38 £ 384.56 £ 333.36  
US Dollar preference shares        
Dividends paid on preference shares (in GBP per share) £ 464.77 £ 493.20 £ 499.58