Accruals and other liabilities (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accruals and other liabilities
Notes in circulation	£ 2,186	£ 2,028
Current tax	227	336
Accruals	1,074	1,311
Deferred income	469	483
Other liabilities	2,436	2,833
Accruals and other liabilities	£ 6,392	£ 6,991

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The amount of accruals classified as current. [Refer: Accruals]

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The amount of current accrued expenses and other current liabilities. [Refer: Accruals; Other current liabilities]

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The amount of current notes and debentures issued and the current portion of non-current notes and debentures issued. [Refer: Notes and debentures issued]

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The amount of current tax for current and prior periods to the extent unpaid. Current tax is the amount of income taxes payable (recoverable) in respect of the taxable profit (tax loss) for a period.

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The amount of current liabilities that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Current liabilities]

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