This notification relates to both a transaction notified in accordance with Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a) and section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985.
On 12 June 2006, Niall FitzGerald, KBE, Chairman of Reuters, purchased 25,000 Ordinary shares of 25p at a price of 358.75 pence per share. The shares will be registered in Mr FitzGerald's own name.
Mr FitzGerald now has a beneficial interest in 80,000 Ordinary shares. This holding does not exceed 1% of the issued share capital of the company.

Contact:
Elizabeth Maclean, Assistant Company Secretary
Email: elizabeth.maclean@reuters.com
Tel no. 020 7542 6706