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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim balance sheet - GBP (£)
£ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Non-current assets    
Goodwill £ 7,348 £ 7,610
Other intangible assets 726 737
Property, plant and equipment 841 909
Right-of-use assets 1,396 1,385
Interests in associates 238 253
Other investments 346 398
Deferred tax assets 304 323
Corporate income tax recoverable 64 59
Trade and other receivables 280 174
Non-current assets 11,543 11,848
Current assets    
Corporate income tax recoverable 100 113
Trade and other receivables 7,366 7,722
Accrued income and unbilled media 2,948 3,188
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated balance sheet 1,437 2,638
Current assets 11,851 13,661
Current liabilities    
Trade and other payables (11,067) (13,056)
Deferred income and customer advances (1,216) (1,160)
Corporate income tax payable (182) (333)
Lease liabilities (222) (240)
Borrowings (936) (584)
Provisions for liabilities and charges (137) (143)
Current liabilities (13,760) (15,516)
Net current liabilities (1,909) (1,855)
Non-current liabilities    
Borrowings (3,845) (3,744)
Trade and other payables (136) (229)
Deferred tax liabilities (173) (142)
Employee benefit obligations (129) (132)
Provisions for liabilities and charges (192) (232)
Lease liabilities (1,751) (1,780)
Non-current liabilities (6,226) (6,259)
Net assets 3,408 3,734
Equity    
Called-up share capital 109 109
Share premium account 579 579
Other reserves (140) 151
Own shares (208) (191)
Retained earnings 2,824 2,827
Equity shareholders’ funds 3,164 3,475
Non-controlling interests 244 259
Total equity £ 3,408 £ 3,734