RNS Number:7961L
Regent Inns PLC
02 June 2003

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

The Company has been informed that, following the purchase of 250,000 ordinary
shares in the company on 30 May 2003, the notifiable interest held within the
AEGON UK plc Group of Companies is now 4,613,626 shares or 5.09% of the issued
share capital.

The shares are held on behalf of AEGON by Chase Nominees Limited.

For further information contact:-
Simon Rowe, Finance Director                          0208 375 3102
Claire Yarlett, Company Secretary                     0208 375 3014








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