RNS Number:0237I
Signet Group PLC
26 February 2003

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed


1. Name of company

Signet Group plc

2. Name of scheme

Signet Group plc 2000 LTIP

3. Period of return:

From       02.08.02                                  To     26.02.03

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

1,200,000 0.5p ordinary shares

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

Nil

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

1,200,000

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

1,200,000 - 04.02.03

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

1,713,864,366



Contact for queries


Name              Mrs A C Keates

Address           Zenith House, The Hyde, London NW9 6EW

Telephone         0870 90 90 301


Person making the return


Name              Mrs A C Keates

Position          Group Administration Manager

Signature


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