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Cash and cash equivalents and total borrowings - Additional information (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Corporate bond
Cash Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of corporate bonds	£ 3,651	£ 3,964

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- Definition

The fair value of financial liabilities. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial liabilities]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-IssueDate 2025-01-01
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- Definition

Cash Reconciliation

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