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Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets      
Fair value given for businesses acquired £ (139)    
Acquisition of interest in associates   £ (1)  
Additional investment in associates (5)   £ (51)
Net assets and liabilities purchased     (3,128)
Net outflow of cash in respect of acquisitions 144 1 3,179
Disposal of net assets and liabilities 5,560 6,270 114
(Loss)/profit on disposal of net assets and liabilities (87) (106) 55
Net inflow of cash in respect of disposals 5,473 6,164 169
Dividends received from associate 16    
Net cash expenditure on intangible assets (744) (743) (479)
Net inflow/(outflow) of cash £ 4,601 £ 5,420 £ (3,489)