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Share of results of associates - Summary of Share of Results of Associates (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of associates [abstract] |  |  |
Share of profit before interest and taxation | £ 32.3 | £ 52.8 | £ 123.8
Share of exceptional losses | (13.3) | (28.4) | (41.7)
Share of interest and non-controlling interests | (6.3) | (3.2) | (9.7)
Share of taxation | (4.7) | (11.8) | (28.9)
Share of profit loss of associates accounted for using equity method | £ 8.0 | £ 9.4 | £ 43.5

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