FORM 8.1/8.3

Lodge with a RIS or Newstrack, if appropriate, and the Takeover Panel.
Use a separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have
been made.


Date of disclosure: 17/12/03


DISCLOSURE UNDER RULES 8.1(a), 8.1(b)(i) AND 8.3 OF THE
CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS


Date of dealing: 16/12/03

Dealing in: New Look Group PLC


(1) Class of securities (e.g. ordinary shares): Ordinary Shares of 5p


(2) (a) Amount bought: N/A

(2) (b) Amount(s) sold: 500,000

(2) (c) Price(s) per unit: 307p


(3) (a) Resultant total of the same class owned or controlled (and
percentage of class): 4,025,010 (2.00%)


(4) Party making disclosure: Aberforth Partners


(5) EITHER (a) Name of purchaser/vendor (Note 1): N/A

OR (b) If dealing for...