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Cash and cash equivalents (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents.        
Restricted cash £ 15 £ 13    
Cash held in countries with foreign exchange regulations 70 69    
Cash at bank and in hand 1,080 1,713    
Money market funds 153 236    
Short-term bank deposits 329 221    
Cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 1,562 2,170    
Bank overdraft (730) (1,291)    
Cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement £ 832 £ 879 £ 242 £ 551