Revenue, operating profit and segment analysis - Summary of reconciliation of operating profit to adjusted operating profit (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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| Revenue, operating profit and segment analysis | |||||
| Operating profit | £ 3,027 | £ 2,861 | £ 2,682 | £ 2,323 | £ 1,884 |
| Adjustments: | |||||
| Amortisation of acquired intangible assets | 248 | 258 | 280 | ||
| Acquisition and disposal related items | 54 | 69 | 56 | ||
| Reclassification of tax in joint ventures and associates | 14 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Reclassification of finance income in joint ventures and associates | (1) | (1) | |||
| Adjusted operating profit | £ 3,342 | £ 3,199 | £ 3,030 | £ 2,683 | £ 2,210 |