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Trade and other receivables - Summary of trade and other receivables, amounts falling due within one year (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Trade and receivables [Abstract] |  |
Trade receivables (net of loss allowance) | £ 6,167.8 | £ 7,403.9
Work in progress | 292.7 | 352.4
VAT and sales taxes recoverable | 425.5 | 448.1
Prepayments | 305.7 | 236.6
Accrued income | 3,193.4 | 3,468.3
Fair value of derivatives | 2.4 | 5.1
Other debtors | 670.6 | 585.3
Trade and other receivables | £ 11,058.1 | £ 12,499.7

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