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Expense Relating To Short Term Leases And To Leases Of Low Value Assets For Which Recognition Exemption Has Been Used

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The cash outflow for leases.

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The amount of the expense relating to variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease liabilities. Variable lease payments are the portion of payments made by a lessee to a lessor for the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term that varies because of changes in facts or circumstances occurring after the commencement date, other than the passage of time. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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The amount of expense recognised on rental activities.

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Leases - Amounts recognised in the consolidated income statement - Narrative (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Leases [Line Items]
Expenses in respect of leases of low value assets and short term leases	£ 39
Expenses in respect of variable lease payments	11
Total cash outflow for leases	£ 180
Plant and machinery
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Leases [Line Items]
Operating lease expenses		£ 19	£ 21
Other assets (mainly properties)
Disclosure Of Quantitative Information About Leases [Line Items]
Operating lease expenses		£ 101	£ 87