| 2012 £m | 2011 £m |
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Interest on bank overdrafts and loans* | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Interest on obligations under finance leases | – | 0.1 |
Total interest expense | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Interest on pension scheme liabilities | 4.7 | 5.1 |
Return on pension assets | (3.5) | (4.4) |
Other finance charges* | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Total finance costs | 3.8 | 4.8 |
* Amounts arising on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.