Subordinated liabilities (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Subordinated liabilities
Dated loan capital	£ 5,968	£ 8,051
Undated loan capital	173	259
Preference shares	119	119
Total subordinated liabilities	£ 6,260	£ 8,429

The amount of liabilities that are subordinate to other liabilities with respect to claims.

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The amount of subordinated liabilities that do not have a specified repayment date. [Refer: Subordinated liabilities]

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Dated subordinated liabilities before value adjustment due to hedge accounting

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Represents preference share issued by the company and classified as liabilities.

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