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Post balance sheet events (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions, shares in Millions
2 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 15, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]        
Consideration for shares repurchased   £ 2,416.0 £ 2,054.0 £ 1,806.0
Share repurchases        
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]        
Number of shares repurchased and cancelled 64.6      
Consideration for shares repurchased £ 138.5