Cash and cash equivalents (excluding overdrafts) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents

All figures in £ millions	2017		2016
Cash at bank and in hand		361		570
Short-term bank deposits		157		889
		518		1,459
Cash at bank and in hand – within assets classified as held for sale		127		—
		645		1,459

Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents for Purpose of CashFlow Statement

All figures in £ millions	2017			2016
Cash and cash equivalents		518			1,459
Cash and cash equivalents – within assets classified as held for sale		127			—
Bank overdrafts		(15	)		(35	)
		630			1,424