17. Construction contracts

	2023 £000	2022 £000
Contracts-in-progress at balance sheet date:
Amounts due from construction contract customers included in contract assets, trade and other receivables	91,678	106,783
Amounts due to construction contract customers included in trade and other payables (note 19)	(19,584)	(17,930)
	72,094	88,853

Contract costs incurred plus recognised profits less recognised losses to date	722,342	584,344
Less: progress billings received	(650,248)	(495,491)
	72,094	88,853

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