Director Shareholding

BT Group PLC
11 February 2002



NR0204      11 February, 2002

                 BT'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMPLETES SHARES PURCHASE

BT today confirmed that Ben Verwaayen, BT's Chief Executive, has purchased £1m
worth of BT shares as a personal investment, at the earliest opportunity
following BT's third quarter results. He now receives a matching £1m of shares
from BT, as detailed in his contract.

     BT also confirmed that John Nelson, one of BT's most recently appointed
non-executive directors, is today buying 49,200 BT shares as a personal
investment.

     In addition, it was confirmed that BT's Chairman, Sir Christopher Bland is
today buying a further £1m worth of shares in BT Group as a personal investment.

Notes for Editors:

 1. Ben Verwaayen will receive £1m of matching shares awarded by BT Group at the
    same share price as when he bought his shares.
 2. Ben Verwaayen was awarded £1m worth of shares using the middle market share
    price of 11 January 2002 (the last day's trading before he joined BT Group
    on 14 January 2002).
 3. Upon becoming Chairman of BT on 1 May 2001, Sir Christopher Bland invested
    £1m of his own money in BT shares.

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