Disclosure of foreign exchange rates.

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The average exchange rate used by the entity. Exchange rate is the ratio of exchange for two currencies.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 1
-IssueDate 2021-01-01
-Paragraph 112
-Subparagraph c
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-URIDate 2021-03-24

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The spot exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Exchange rate is the ratio of exchange for two currencies. Spot exchange rate is the exchange rate for immediate delivery.

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The nominal or face amount of a financial instrument, used to calculate payments made on that instrument.

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Basis of preparation - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 € / £ $ / £	Dec. 31, 2020 EUR (€) $ / £ € / £	Dec. 31, 2020 GBP (£) $ / £ € / £
Euro
Disclosure of foreign exchange rates [Line Items]
Weighted average exchange rate used in the translation of income statements \| € / £	1.17	1.11
Exchange rates used to translate assets and liabilities \| € / £	1.19	1.11	1.11
Euro \| European Debt Issuance Programme
Disclosure of foreign exchange rates [Line Items]
Notional amount bonds \| €		€ 700
Pound Sterling \| European Debt Issuance Programme
Disclosure of foreign exchange rates [Line Items]
Notional amount bonds \| £			£ 400
US Dollar
Disclosure of foreign exchange rates [Line Items]
Weighted average exchange rate used in the translation of income statements \| $ / £	1.36	1.31
Exchange rates used to translate assets and liabilities \| $ / £	1.35	1.36	1.36