Director Shareholding

Vodafone Group Plc
10 January 2005

Vodafone Group Plc ('the Company')



In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I have to inform you
that the Company has been advised that today, Sir John Bond, a non-executive
director of the Company, has acquired a potential beneficial interest in 34,423
ordinary shares of US$0.10 each in the capital of the Company.  The shares were
the subject of a market purchase by the Trustees of a Retirement Benefit Fund
that represents a part of his personal pension fund and in which he retains a
potential beneficial interest.  The shares were purchased by the Trustees today
at a price per share of 145.25 pence.





Philip Howie

Deputy Group Company Secretary




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