v3.25.4
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding overdrafts) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Statements [Line Items]  
Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents
  All figures in £ millions
  
  2025
    
  2024
 
Cash at bank and in hand
    
327
       444  
Short-term bank deposits
    
6
       99   
     
Cash and cash equivalents
    
333
       543  
 
  All figures in £ millions
  
  2025
    
  2024
 
Cash and cash equivalents
    
333
       543  
Bank overdrafts
    
–
       –   
     
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement
    
333
       543