Holding(s) in Company

To the London Stock Exchange

7 October 2011

Notification of Major Interests In Shares

Mothercare plc announces that, in accordance with the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules, it has been advised by Financiere De L'Echiquier, that its
notifiable interest in the voting rights of Mothercare plc has increased and
crossed through the 4% threshold. The interest now comprises 3,801,800 ordinary
50p shares or 4.2895% of the company's voting rights.

Further information:       Joanne Russell, Head of Investor Relations,
01923 694900

Lynne Medini, Assistant Secretary. 01923 206186







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