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TAXATION (Details) - Schedule of Income Tax Charges - GBP (£) £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Income Tax Charges [Abstract]
Tax (expense) credit attributable to policyholders	£ (82)	£ (301)	£ 3
Shareholder tax expense	(1,646)	(1,423)	(691)
Tax expense	£ (1,728)	£ (1,724)	£ (688)

The aggregate amount included in the determination of profit (loss) for the period in respect of current tax and deferred tax that relate to continuing operations. [Refer: Continuing operations [member]; Current tax expense (income); Deferred tax expense (income)]

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