16^th February 2006

Holding in Company

The Company yesterday received notification from the Canada Life Group of Companies that the Canada Life Group of Companies has a notifiable interest in 3,100,000 ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ("Shares"), representing 3.94% of the Company's issued ordinary shares. This interest comprises:

Name of Company/Fund Shares

Canada Life Limited 1,567,671
CF CanLife Unit Trusts (managed by CFM) 1,532,329