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Bank overdrafts, bonds and bank loans - Additional Information (Detail) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Corporate bond
Disclosure of bank overdraft bonds and bank loans [line items]
Fair value of corporate bonds	£ 4,119.5	£ 4,049.1

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- Definition

The fair value of financial liabilities. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial liabilities]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-IssueDate 2023-01-01
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-URIDate 2023-03-23

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- Definition

Disclosure of bank overdraft bonds and bank loans.

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No definition available.

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