I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes
The former deputy prime minister was never short of a pithy comment.
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Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy
Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.
UK News|Nov 14
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UK: From pioneer of coal-fired electricity to harnessing the power of the wind
Key questions answered about the end of coal power in the UK.
UK News|Sep 30
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UK: From pioneer of coal-fired electricity to harnessing the power of the wind
Key questions answered about the end of coal power in the UK.
UK News|Sep 30
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Britain’s last coal-fired power station set to close in landmark moment
The shutdown of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire puts a full stop on the country’s use of coal for electricity, which began in 1882.
UK News|Sep 29
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Britain’s last coal-fired power station set to close in landmark moment
The shutdown of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire puts a full stop on the country’s use of coal for electricity, which began in 1882.
UK News|Sep 29
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Coal Authority rejects Cumbria development’s request for mining licences
The non-departmental public body turned down three applications from West Cumbria Mining this week.
UK News|Sep 27
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Coal Authority rejects Cumbria development’s request for mining licences
The non-departmental public body turned down three applications from West Cumbria Mining this week.
UK News|Sep 27
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Britain’s last coal-fired power station set to close in landmark moment
The UK first started using coal for electricity in 1882 and on September 30 Britain will end its reliance on the fossil fuel.
UK News|Sep 25
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Death toll from coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50
A methane gas leak sparked an explosion on Saturday at the mine in Tabas.
World News|Sep 25
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Death toll from coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50
A methane gas leak sparked an explosion on Saturday at the mine in Tabas.
World News|Sep 25
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Iranian coal mine explosion death toll rises, with 14 still missing
The blast took place in Tabas, about 335 miles from the capital Tehran.
World News|Sep 23
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Death toll rises after methane leak causes explosion at Iranian coal mine
Several miners are believed to be trapped underground after the blast.
World News|Sep 22
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Coal mine plans should be ‘permanently shelved’ after court ruling – campaigners
A High Court judge quashed the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for the site at Whitehaven, Cumbria, on Friday.
UK News|Sep 13
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Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court
Mr Justice Holgate said arguments in favour of supporting the decision to grant planning permission for the site at Whitehaven were ‘unsustainable’.
UK News|Sep 13
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