Cash and cash equivalents (excluding overdrafts) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

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Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents

All figures in £ millions	2021		2020
Cash at bank and in hand		660		599
Short-term bank deposits		277		498
		937		1,097

Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents for Purpose of CashFlow Statement

Cash and cash equivalents include the following for the purpose of the cash flow statement:

All figures in £ millions	2021		2020
Cash and cash equivalents		937		1,116
Bank overdrafts		—		(3	)
		937		1,113