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Bank overdrafts, bonds and bank loans - Bank Overdrafts, Bonds and Bank Loans Amounts Falling Due Within One Year (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of bank overdraft bonds and bank loans [abstract]
Bank overdrafts	[1]	£ 235.7	£ 442.0	£ 393.2
Corporate bonds and bank loans		225.6	583.1
Bank overdrafts, bonds and bank loans		£ 461.3	£ 1,025.1
[1] Bank overdrafts are included in cash and cash equivalents because they form an integral part of the Group’s cash management.

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- Definition

The amount that has been withdrawn from an account in excess of existing cash balances. This is considered a short-term extension of credit by the bank. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents]

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The amount of current borrowings and current portion of non-current borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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Bank overdrafts and the amount of current bonds and bank loans.

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Disclosure of bank overdraft bonds and bank loans.

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