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Segment information - Contributions by Reportable Segments (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |  |
Employee benefits expense | £ 7,761 | £ 8,137 | £ 8,166
Goodwill impairment | 237 | 63 | 38
Reportable Segments | Operating Segments |  |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |  |
Employee benefits expense | 7,761 | 8,137 | 8,166
Depreciation and amortisation | 401 | 447 | 451
Goodwill impairment | 237 | 63 | 38
Reportable Segments | Global Integrated Agencies | Operating Segments |  |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |  |
Employee benefits expense | 6,330 | 6,491 | 6,530
Depreciation and amortisation | 327 | 361 | 370
Goodwill impairment | 158 | 40 | 0
Reportable Segments | Public Relations | Operating Segments |  |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |  |
Employee benefits expense | 761 | 821 | 815
Depreciation and amortisation | 35 | 40 | 37
Goodwill impairment | 12 | 0 | 4
Reportable Segments | Specialist Agencies | Operating Segments |  |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |  |
Employee benefits expense | 670 | 825 | 821
Depreciation and amortisation | 39 | 46 | 44
Goodwill impairment | £ 67 | £ 23 | £ 34

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