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ORDINARY DIVIDENDS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Disclosure of Dividends [abstract]  
ORDINARY DIVIDENDS
26. ORDINARY DIVIDENDS 
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year: 
202520242023202520242023
Per sharePence per share£m£m£m
Final dividend in respect of the prior year
24.4p24.4p24.4p262 263 262 
Interim dividend in respect of the current year7.5p15.0p15.0p81 162 161 
31.9p39.4p39.4p343 425 423 
Proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2025: 
202520242023
Per sharePence per share
Final dividend7.5 p24.4 p24.4 p
The payment of dividends will not have any tax consequences for the Group. 
Final dividends are paid in the subsequent year to which they relate.