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Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets |  |  |
Fair value given for businesses acquired |  |  | £ (55)
Additional investment in associates | £ (51) | £ (40) |
Net assets/liabilities purchased | (3,128) |  |
Net outflow of cash in respect of acquisitions | 3,179 | 40 | 55
Sale of interests in associates |  | 27 |
Net assets/liabilities disposed | 114 | 288 | 351
Profit on disposal | 55 | 3 |
Net inflow of cash in respect of disposals | 169 | 318 | 351
Cash expenditure on intangible assets | (479) | (348) | (380)
Net outflow of cash | £ (3,489) | £ (70) | £ (84)

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