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Interests in associates, joint ventures and other investments - Movements in Associates, Joint Ventures and Other Investments (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Movements in interests in associates and joint ventures |  |  |
Beginning balance | [1] | £ 796.8 | £ 1,065.2
Additions |  | 236.6 | 16.7
Share of results of associates undertakings |  | 21.2 | 43.5
Dividends |  | (33.3) | (49.7)
Other movements |  | 1.2 | 1.2
Reclassification from other investments to associates |  |  | 0.3
Exchange adjustments |  | (35.5) | 12.9
Disposals |  | (51.5) | (304.0)
Reclassification to subsidiaries |  | (0.3) | 16.9
Amortisation of other intangible assets |  | (5.6) | (4.2)
Transfer to disposal group classified as held for sale |  | (109.1) |
Write-downs |  | (7.5) | (2.0)
Ending balance | [1] | 813.0 | 796.8
Movements in interests in other investments |  |  |
Beginning balance | [1] | 666.7 | 1,153.5
Additions |  | 18.3 | 35.0
Reclassification from other investments to associates |  |  | (0.3)
Disposals |  | (42.3) | (341.7)
Revaluation of other investments through profit or loss |  | 9.1 | 68.1
Revaluation of other investments through other comprehensive income |  | (141.4) | (247.9)
Transfer to disposal group classified as held for sale |  | (12.1) |
Ending balance | [1] | £ 498.3 | £ 666.7
[1] | Figures have been restated, as described in the accounting policies.

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