RNS Number:2332Z
Merrill Lynch UK Inv Tst PLC
29 July 2002


MERRILL LYNCH UK INVESTMENT TRUST plc

The unaudited net asset value for Merrill Lynch UK Investment Trust plc at close
of business on 26 July 2002 was:

648.17p

Notes:

1. Revenue items, disclosed in the most recent monthly announcement, are
included in net asset value, with dividends deducted on the ex-dividend date.

2. For the latest daily net asset value, previous month end performance
statistics, asset allocation and ten largest holdings of the Merrill Lynch
Investment Trusts, see MLIMINDEX on Reuters or page 8800 on ICV (Topic 3).

3. 100,000 ordinary shares purchased on 30 May 2002 (total 908,763 ordinary
shares purchased to date) has been reflected in these calculations.


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