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Pension schemes - Sensitivity analysis of actuarial assumption (Details)
£ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
GBP (£)
Discount rates  
Disclosure Of Sensitivity Analysis For Actuarial Assumptions  
Increase/decrease in actuarial assumption, percentage 0.50%
Effect of increase/decrease in actuarial assumption on defined benefit pension obligations £ 174
Inflation  
Disclosure Of Sensitivity Analysis For Actuarial Assumptions  
Increase/decrease in actuarial assumption, percentage 0.25%
Effect of increase/decrease in actuarial assumption on defined benefit pension obligations £ 55
Actuarial assumption of assumed life expectancy  
Disclosure Of Sensitivity Analysis For Actuarial Assumptions  
Increase/decrease in actuarial assumption, period 1 year
Effect of increase/decrease in actuarial assumption on defined benefit pension obligations £ 77