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Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets (Details) - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Analysis of the net investment in business interests and intangible assets      
Fair value given for businesses acquired   £ (139)  
Acquisition of interest in associates £ (4)   £ (1)
Additional investment in associates (1) (5)  
Net assets and liabilities purchased (2,296)    
Net outflow of cash in respect of acquisitions 2,301 144 1
Disposal of net assets and liabilities 1,003 5,560 6,270
Loss on disposal of net assets and liabilities (8) (87) (106)
Net inflow of cash in respect of disposals 995 5,473 6,164
Dividends received from associate 1 16  
Net cash expenditure on intangible assets (614) (744) (743)
Net (outflow)/inflow of cash £ (1,919) £ 4,601 £ 5,420