Holding(s) in Company

Northumbrian Water Group PLC
07 January 2005


                          Northumbrian Water Group plc

                             Holding(s) in Company

In accordance with Sections 198 to 202 of the Companies Act 1985, Northumbrian
Water Group plc was notified on 7 January 2005 by Standard Life Investments that
as of 6 January 2005 Standard Life Group no longer has a notifiable interest in
the ordinary shares of Northumbrian Water Group plc.

Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jayne Powell
Tel: [phone]



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