
| 2006 £m |
2005 £m |
|
|---|---|---|
| At January 1 | 2,976 | 2,694 |
| Retained profit for the year | — | 306 |
| Redemption of B Shares | (154) | (141) |
| On issue of ordinary shares | 69 | 117 |
| Shares vesting under share-based payments plans | (196) | — |
| At December 31 | 2,695 | 2,976 |