Resignation of Director

Diagonal PLC
4 September 2001



                                 DIAGONAL PLC

                            RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

                                                            4th September, 2001

DIAGONAL PLC announces that Mr Alan Hunter has resigned as Finance Director
with effect from 31st August, 2001. Mr Hunter has resigned by agreement in
order to pursue other interests.

DIAGONAL intends to appoint a new Finance Director in due course.

Enquiries:

Graham Creswick, Chief Executive, DIAGONAL PLC
Tel: [phone]

Ian Seaton
Georgina Peiser, Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Tel: [phone]