Finance income (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Finance income
In-kind interest on convertible loan notes	£ (7,964)	£ (7,005)
Foreign exchange loss		(12,981)
Interest expense on leases	(109)	(67)
Other	(67)	(10)
Total finance costs	(8,140)	(20,063)
Interest income on deposits	1,704
Foreign exchange gain	12,089
Fair value movements on convertible loan notes	16,510	38,124
Fair value movements on warrant liabilities	2,030	4,373
Total finance income	32,333	42,497
Total net finance income	£ 24,193	£ 22,434

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The amount of costs associated with financing activities of the entity.

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The amount of income associated with interest and other financing activities of the entity.

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The gross gain arising from exchange differences recognised in profit or loss, excluding those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. [Refer: Foreign exchange gain (loss)]

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The amount of interest expense on debt instruments issued. [Refer: Interest expense; Debt instruments issued]

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The amount of interest expense on lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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The amount of finance costs that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Finance costs]

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