The interest rate on borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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Restructuring investment						€ 2,000
Notes Maturing 2028, 2.125%
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Notional amount							€ 300
Borrowings interest rate							2.125%
Notes Maturing 2026, .075%
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Notional amount							€ 500
Borrowings interest rate							0.75%
Notes maturing 2031, 1.25%
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Notional amount							€ 650
Borrowings interest rate							1.25%
Unilever PLC
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Dividend declared		€ 1,137	€ 1,137		€ 1,125
Major Ordinary Share Transactions \| Unilever PLC
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Dividend payables per share \| £ / shares				£ 0.3602