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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">FORM 425</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Filed pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Filed by: The Thomson
Corporation</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Subject Company: Reuters
Group PLC</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Exchange Act File Number of
Subject Company: 333-08354</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 216.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Note: The&nbsp;news release
below was issued jointly by The Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group PLC on
October 30, 2007. The filing of this&nbsp;news release under Rule 425 shall not
be deemed an acknowledgment that such a filing is required or that an offer
requiring registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may ever
occur in connection with the possible business combination transaction
described herein.</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">THOMSON AND REUTERS PROVIDE EC REGULATORY
UPDATE</font></b></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></b></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><strong><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">STAMFORD, Conn., LONDON, October 30, 2007 &#150; </font></b></strong><strong><b><font face="Times New Roman" style="font-weight:normal;">The </font></b></strong>Thomson
Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and Reuters (LSE: RTR, NASDAQ: RTRSY) today confirmed that they have requested a
10 working day extension to the European Commission&#146;s ongoing regulatory Phase
II review of Thomson&#146;s proposed acquisition of Reuters. This extension was
volunteered by both companies to allow the Commission more time to assimilate
all of the information provided by Thomson and Reuters, as well as third
parties, in the interests of securing a clearance decision within an expedited
timeframe.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Additional updates to the Commission&#146;s timetable could occur throughout
the course of the review process, though Thomson and Reuters continue to
anticipate completion of the Commission&#146;s Phase II review in the first quarter
of 2008.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><strong><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">About The
Thomson Corporation:</font></b></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><strong><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></b></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in
providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional
customers.&nbsp; With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson
provides value-added information, software tools and applications to
professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services,
scientific research and healthcare.&nbsp; The Corporation&#146;s common shares are
listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">About Reuters:</font></b></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Reuters (www.reuters.com), the
global information company, provides indispensable information tailored for
professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Through
reuters.com and other digital properties, Reuters now also supplies its trusted
content direct to individuals. Reuters drives decision making across the globe
based on a reputation for speed, accuracy and independence. Reuters has 17,500
staff in 94 countries, including 2,400 editorial staff in 196 bureaux serving
131 countries. In 2006, Reuters revenues were &#163;2.6 billion.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The directors of
Thomson and Reuters accept responsibility for the information contained in this
announcement. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of
Thomson and Reuters (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure such is the
case), the information contained herein for which they accept responsibility is
in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the
import of such information.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">DEALING DISCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Under the
provisions of Rule&nbsp;8.3 of the Takeover Code (the&nbsp;&#145;Code&#146;), if any
person is, or becomes, &#145;interested&#146; (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of &#145;relevant securities&#146; of Thomson or of Reuters, all &#145;dealings&#146; in
any &#145;relevant securities&#146; of that company (including by means of an option in
respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such</font></p>

<p align="center" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1</font></p>

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<p align="center" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#145;relevant
securities&#146;) must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30&nbsp;pm (London
time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the
Transaction becomes, or is declared, unconditional, lapses or is otherwise
withdrawn or on which the &#145;offer period&#146; otherwise ends. If two or more persons
act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or
informal, to acquire an &#145;interest&#146; in &#145;relevant securities&#146; of Thomson or
Reuters, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of
Rule&nbsp;8.3.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;Under the
provisions of Rule&nbsp;8.1 of the Code, all &#145;dealings&#146; in &#145;relevant securities&#146;
of Thomson or Reuters by Thomson or Reuters, or by any of their respective &#145;associates&#146;,
must be disclosed by no later than 12.00&nbsp;noon (London time) on the London
business day following the date of the relevant transaction.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">A disclosure
table, giving details of the companies in whose &#145;relevant securities&#146; &#145;dealings&#146;
should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found
on the Takeover Panel&#146;s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#145;Interests in
securities&#146; arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure,
whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In
particular, a person will be treated as having an &#145;interest&#146; by virtue of the
ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of,
or derivative referenced to,&nbsp;securities.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Terms in quotation
marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel&#146;s website.
If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a &#145;dealing&#146;
under Rule&nbsp;8, you should consult the&nbsp;Panel.</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">CAUTIONARY NOTE
CONCERNING FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This news release
includes forward-looking statements, such as Thomson&#146;s and Reuters beliefs and
expectations regarding the European Commission regulatory review process for
their proposed transaction. These statements are based on certain assumptions
and reflect Thomson&#146;s and Reuters current expectations. There can be no
assurance that the European Commission regulatory review process will be
completed during the time period specified in this news release, or that the
proposed transaction will be consummated. The closing of the proposed
transaction is subject to various regulatory approvals and the fulfillment of
certain conditions, and there can be no assurance that any such approvals will
be obtained and/or such conditions will be met. All forward-looking statements
in this news release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current
expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the
effect of regulatory conditions, if any, imposed by regulatory authorities and
the reaction of Thomson&#146;s and Reuters customers, suppliers, competitors and
others to the proposed transaction. Additional factors that could cause actual
results or events to differ materially from current expectations are discussed
in Thomson&#146;s and Reuters respective materials filed with the securities
regulatory authorities in Canada, the United&nbsp;Kingdom and the
United&nbsp;States (as&nbsp;the case may be) from time to time including The
Thomson Corporation&#146;s 2006 Annual Report on Form&nbsp;40-F and&nbsp;Reuters
Group&nbsp;PLC&#146;s 2006 Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F, each of which has been
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Thomson or Reuters speak
only as of the date they are made. Thomson and Reuters each disclaim any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or&nbsp;otherwise, other than as
required by law.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This document does
not constitute an offer for sale of any securities or an offer or an invitation
to purchase any such securities. Following satisfaction or waiver of the
pre-conditions to the proposed transaction, documents relating to the proposed
transaction will be furnished to or filed with the SEC. Shareholders are urged
to read such documents regarding the proposed transaction if and when they
become available, because they will contain important information. Shareholders
will be able to obtain free copies of these documents, as well as other filings
containing information about the companies, without charge, at the SEC&#146;s
website at www.sec.gov, at the Canadian securities regulatory authorities&#146;
website at www.sedar.com (in&nbsp;the case of Thomson) and from Thomson and
Reuters. These documents will also be available for inspection and copying at
the public reference room maintained by the SEC at 100&nbsp;F Street, N.E.,
Washington,&nbsp;D.C. 20549, United States. For further information about the
public reference room, call the SEC at 1-800-732-0330.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt -2.8pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">will.tanner@finsbury.com</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt -2.8pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">+44 (0) 207 251 3801</font></p>
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