Cash and cash equivalents (excluding overdrafts) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

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Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents

All figures in £ millions	2019		2018
Cash at bank and in hand		401		533
Short-term bank deposits		36		35
		437		568

Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents for Purpose of CashFlow Statement

All figures in £ millions	2019			2018
Cash and cash equivalents		437			568
Bank overdrafts		(3	)		(43	)
		434			525