Statement Of Changes In Equity [Abstract]

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Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Increase (decrease) through exercise of options, equity	—	—	—	—	—	—	— GBP	1,000,000 GBP	— GBP	— GBP	1,000,000 GBP	— GBP
Purchase of treasury shares	— GBP	— GBP	1,200,000 GBP	— GBP	1,200,000 GBP	— GBP	— GBP	700,000 GBP	— GBP	— GBP	700,000 GBP	— GBP