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RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - Schedule of Defined Benefit Pension Expense - Defined contribution pension schemes [Member] - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - Schedule of Defined Benefit Pension Expense [Line Items]      
Current service cost £ 201 £ 261 £ 295
Net interest amount (48) (22) (1)
Past service credits and curtailments   12 10
Settlements 1 1 3
Past service cost – plan amendments 44 108 14
Plan administration costs incurred during the year 43 41 41
Total defined benefit pension expense £ 241 £ 401 £ 362