Segmental analysis - Goodwill (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Analysis of goodwill
Carrying value of goodwill		£ 5,522
Retail Banking
Analysis of goodwill
Carrying value of goodwill	£ 2,607	2,607
Commercial & Institutional
Analysis of goodwill
Carrying value of goodwill		2,906
Private Banking
Analysis of goodwill
Carrying value of goodwill	£ 9	£ 9

The amount of assets representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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