Trading Statement

Rank Group PLC
27 April 2000

THE RANK GROUP Plc
First Quarter Trading Statement
(to 1 April 2000)

Trading  for  the  year  to  date  has  been  satisfactory  with
operating  profit  ahead  of last year  and  in  line  with  our
expectations.

The  pattern  of trading is similar to that experienced  in  the
latter  part  of  1999 and we have made further  progress  in  a
number  of  areas.  Within Deluxe, film processing  has  had  an
excellent  start to the year assisted by strong  film  releases,
particularly  in  North America.  However video  duplication  is
still  not  performing at the required levels and a  substantial
restructuring  of  the  US  business is  under  way,  partly  in
anticipation  of reducing VHS volumes over time.   We  completed
our initial investment in DVD by acquiring the Pioneer plant  in
California   and  are  actively  seeking  further  DVD   related
opportunities.   Gaming has had particularly good  results  with
both  Mecca and Grosvenor continuing the favourable trends shown
last year.  The recent acquisition of the Park Tower casino will
add  further  strength to our representation  in  the  important
London  market.   The  Hard  Rock  like  for  like  sales  trend
continues  to  improve  and results  are  ahead  of  last  year,
reflecting the operational improvements initiated in the  second
half  of  1999.  Within Holidays, overall bookings are ahead  of
last year, with the exception of Butlins.  Warner and Oasis have
traded well in the year to date.  Tom Cobleigh recorded positive
like for like sales.

We  are  continuing to refocus the Group following the disposals
announced  in  the  last six months.  In particular,  we  remain
hopeful  of  a  sale  of  our 50% holding in  Universal  Studios
Escape.   The 10% share buyback has been completed and  we  will
seek authority at the Annual General Meeting to purchase up to a
further 15%.

Enquiries:

The Rank Group Plc
Kate Ellis-Jones, Investor Relations - 020 7535 8031

Press Enquiries:

The Maitland Consultancy
Laura Frost - 020 7379 5151