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Related party transactions - Additional information (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
USA | Associates | Compas |  |
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items] |  |
Revenue from sale of goods, related party transactions | £ 39.9 | £ 93.5

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