3 d. ago Major update on plan for UK's first new coal mine in 30 years

There has been strong opposition and years of legal wrangling

Politics

3 d. ago Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks

The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.

Politics

4 d. ago Drought in developing countries fuels spike in demand for new coal

An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports

Politics

1 week ago 'Quality' gas to coal BBQ that's 'easy to assemble' cut by £150 in Amazon Spring Sale

Amazon's seven-day spring sale runs until March 31

Economics

3 w. ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Was Michael Mann's horror movie The Keep filmed in a coal mine?

Not a coal mine but a slate mine. Based on a popular horror novel by F. Paul Wilson, The Keep is about a group of Nazi soldiers who occupy an ancient fortress in Romania.

Events

3 w. ago Major update over plan to freeze PIP disability benefits as government 'rethinks'

The government is also expected to make it harder for people to qualify for the benefit in a move to cut billions of pounds from the welfare budget

Politics