Events since the balance sheet date

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Event After Reporting Period [Abstract]

Events since the balance sheet date

Note 41: Events since the balance sheet date

Share buyback

On 30 January 2026, the Group announced the launch of an ordinary share buyback of up to £1.75 billion. This represents the return to

shareholders of capital, surplus to that required to provide capacity to grow the business, meet current and future regulatory requirements

and cover uncertainties. The share buyback programme is expected to be completed, subject to continued authority from the PRA, by

31 December 2026.