Acquisitions - Additional information (Details) £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 GBP (£)
Acquisitions
Revenue contributed by business acquisition	£ 15
Adjusted operating profit contributed by business acquisition	(3)
Net profit contributed by business acquisition	(20)
Integration costs and amortisation of acquired intangibles	17
Net cash inflow from operating activities contributed by business acquisition	(7)
Group revenue, pro forma basis	9,168
Adjusted operating profit, pro forma basis	3,026
Net profit, pro forma basis	£ 1,777

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The profit (loss) of the acquiree, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. [Refer: Profit (loss)]

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The profit (loss) of the combined entity as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual reporting period. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Profit (loss)]

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The amount of revenue of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. [Refer: Revenue]

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The revenue of the combined entity as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual reporting period. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Revenue]

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Adjusted operating profit contributed by business acquisition

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The adjusted profit (loss) of the combined entity as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual reporting period.

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