Post-retirement defined benefit schemes - Movements (Details) £ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018 GBP (£)
Post-retirement defined benefit schemes
Beginning balance	£ 365
Income statement charge	(271)
Employer contributions	317
Remeasurement	908
Ending balance	£ 1,319

The decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to a defined benefit plan by the employer. [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset); Defined benefit plans [member]]

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- Definition

The decrease (increase) in a net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from the remeasurement of that net defined benefit liability (asset). [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset)]

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- Definition

The amount of surplus in a defined benefit plan, adjusted for any effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]]

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Amount of charges (credit) recognised in income statement arising during retirement benefit obligations.

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