14 January 2013
                   Daily Mail and General Trust plc (`DMGT')                   
                       2006 Executive Share Option Scheme

Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and to the London Stock Exchange for a total of 250,000 'A' Ordinary Non-Voting shares of 12½ pence each to be admitted to the Official List.

It is expected that admission will be granted on Friday 18 January 2013.

These shares are being reserved under a block listing and will be issued pursuant to the DMGT 2006 Executive Share Option Scheme.

When issued, these shares will rank pari passu with the existing 'A' Ordinary Non-Voting shares.

Enquiries to:

Claire Chapman, General Counsel & Company Secretary, DMGT, 020 3615 2653 


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