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Condensed consolidated cash flow statement - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities    
Operating profit before tax from continuing operations £ 3,029 £ 3,589
Operating profit/(loss) before tax from discontinued operations 11 (108)
Adjustments for non-cash and other items 2,284 2,133
Net cash flows from trading activities 5,324 5,614
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 9,625 (17,376)
Net cash flows from operating activities before tax 14,949 (11,762)
Income taxes paid (877) (631)
Net cash flows from operating activities 14,072 (12,393)
Net cash flows from investing activities (1,524) (2,833)
Net cash flows from financing activities (2,350) (3,260)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (778) (1,801)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 9,420 (20,287)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 118,824 158,449
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period £ 128,244 £ 138,162