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Operating expenses (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Operating expenses  
Schedule of operating expenses

Half year ended

30 June

30 June

    

2025

    

2024

Continuing operations

£m

£m

Salaries

 

1,237

 

1,254

Bonus awards

271

223

Temporary and contract costs

79

80

Social security costs

 

207

 

187

Pension costs

173

169

- defined benefit schemes

 

52

 

59

- defined contribution schemes

 

121

 

110

Other

 

162

 

234

Staff costs

 

2,129

 

2,147

Premises and equipment

 

587

 

579

Depreciation and amortisation (1)

 

557

 

508

Other administrative expenses

 

745

 

823

Administrative expenses

 

1,889

 

1,910

Operating expenses

4,018

4,057

(1)Includes depreciation on right of use assets of £47 million (30 June 2024- £53 million).