Report of Directors Corporate Governance - Total pension entitlements (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Report of Directors Corporate Governance [Abstract]
Normal employee retirement age	65 years

Key Management Personnel Compensation, Normal Employee Retirement Age

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