Name of applicant:

FUTURE PLC

Name of scheme:

The Future plc Deferred Annual Bonus Scheme

Period of return:

From:

1 January 2008

To:

30 June 2008

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

453,771

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

193,937

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

259,834

Name of contact:

Mark Millar, Company Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

01225 442244