| £ Millions | 2018 | 2017 |
| Trade payables | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Other taxes | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Other creditors and accruals | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| Total | 22.4 | 21.4 |
Trade and other payables principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs. The carrying amounts of trade and other payables approximate their fair values.