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VALUE OF IN-FORCE BUSINESS (Details) - Schedule of Acquired Value of In-Force Non-Participating Investment Contracts - Life and Annuity Insurance Product Line [Member] - In-Force [Member] - Nonparticipating Life Insurance Contract [Member] - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
VALUE OF IN-FORCE BUSINESS (Details) - Schedule of Acquired Value of In-Force Non-Participating Investment Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance £ 271 £ 306
Acquisition of business 6 5
Amortisation taken to income statement (note 11) (30) (40)
Ending Balance £ 247 £ 271