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| 2017 £m | 2016 £m |
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Available – for sale investments carried at cost | | |
Shares | 8.1 | — |
| 8.1 | — |
During the year the Group acquired a minority stake in an automotive related business, Tyres On The Drive. The investment is payable in instalments, and comprises an initial cash consideration of £4.1m for the first tranche of shares, with a further £4.0m subject to performance conditions being met for the second tranche of shares. The full £8.1m has been recognised as an investment, with a liability recognised for the second instalment.