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Disposals of subsidiaries - Additional information (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 02, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Aug. 07, 2024
Disclosure of Detailed information Amounts About In Discontinued Operations Included In Profit [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals of investments and subsidiaries | [1] |  | £ 553 | £ 99 | £ 38 |
Discontinued operations |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of Detailed information Amounts About In Discontinued Operations Included In Profit [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Consideration received |  | £ 613 |  |  |  |
Percentage of investment disposed |  |  |  |  |  | 50.40%
Loan settled |  | £ 93 |  |  |  |
Discontinued operations | Other Disposal |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of Detailed information Amounts About In Discontinued Operations Included In Profit [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Disposals of investments and subsidiaries |  |  | £ 33 | £ 99 |  |
[1] | Disposals of investments and subsidiaries represents consideration received less cash and cash equivalents disposed.

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