Taxation represents the sum of current and deferred tax.
• Current tax is based on the taxable profit for the year, using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
• Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date, except as required by FRS 102. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable they will be recovered against future taxable profits.
• Finance costs, including interest on specific borrowings for development purposes, are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred and are not capitalised within stock.