Treasury shares (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Treasury shares transaction [line items]

Schedule of Treasury Shares

	Number of shares 000s			£m
At 31 December 2021		1,571			12
Purchase of treasury shares		4,513			37
Release of treasury shares		(4,220	)		(34	)
At 31 December 2022		1,864			15
Purchase of treasury shares		3,991			35
Release of treasury shares		(3,695	)		(31	)
At 31 December 2023		2,160			19