Trade and other payables (Details) - GBP (£) £ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2023 |
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| Trade and other payables [abstract] | ||
| Trade payables | £ 2,786 | £ 3,249 |
| Deferred payables | 327 | 404 |
| Customer contributions | 34 | 171 |
| Social security and other taxes | 0 | 240 |
| Contingent consideration | 0 | 19 |
| Other payables | 929 | 985 |
| Trade and other payables | £ 4,076 | £ 5,068 |
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- Definition The amount of current deferred income other than current contract liabilities. [Refer: Deferred income other than contract liabilities] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current deposits from customers. [Refer: Deposits from customers] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current payables on social security and taxes other than incomes tax. [Refer: Payables on social security and taxes other than income tax] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current payables that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current trade payables and current other payables. [Refer: Current trade payables; Other current payables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The current amount of payment due to suppliers for goods and services used in entity's business. [Refer: Current liabilities; Trade payables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Contingent Liabilities Recognised In Business Combination, Current No definition available.
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