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Consolidated Balance Sheet - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Non-current assets    
Intangible assets £ 7,108 £ 7,042
Property, plant and equipment 502 499
Right-of-use assets 461 452
Investments in associated undertakings 37 44
Other investments 21 21
Deferred tax assets 34 43
Contract costs 238 224
Retirement benefit assets 3 3
Trade and other receivables 57 45
Derivative financial instruments 6 57
Non current assets 8,467 8,430
Current assets    
Other investments 2 1
Inventories 229 207
Trade and other receivables 909 880
Current tax assets 22 33
Derivative financial instruments   14
Cash and cash equivalents 925 1,562
Current assets 2,087 2,697
Current liabilities    
Trade and other payables (1,118) (1,144)
Current tax liabilities (43) (48)
Provisions for liabilities and charges (115) (94)
Bank and other short-term borrowings (1,166) (1,134)
Lease liabilities (130) (127)
Derivative financial instruments (3) (32)
Current liabilities (2,575) (2,579)
Net current (liabilities)/assets (488) 118
Non-current liabilities    
Other payables (69) (71)
Bank and other long-term borrowings (2,498) (3,153)
Lease liabilities (315) (318)
Deferred tax liabilities (511) (517)
Retirement benefit obligations (25) (28)
Provisions for liabilities and charges (304) (357)
Derivative financial instruments (29) (16)
Non current liabilities (3,751) (4,460)
Net assets 4,228 4,088
Equity Capital and reserves attributable to the Company's equity holders    
Share capital 25 25
Share premium 15 14
Other reserves 583 532
Retained earnings 3,606 3,518
Equity attributable to owners of parent 4,229 4,089
Non-controlling interests (1) (1)
Total equity £ 4,228 £ 4,088