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Share of results of associates - Summary of Share of Results of Associates (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |  |
Share of profit loss of associates accounted for using equity method | £ 40.0 | £ (51.9) | [1]
Continuing Operation one [Member] |  |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |  |
Share of profit before interest and taxation | 85.9 | 46.2 |
Share of exceptional gains/(losses) | 11.7 | (51.4) |
Share of interest and non-controlling interests | (39.1) | (40.4) |
Share of taxation | (18.5) | (6.3) |
Share of profit loss of associates accounted for using equity method | £ 40.0 | £ (51.9) |
[1] | Figures have been restated as described in the accounting policies.

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