Re Selby Complex

UK Coal PLC
26 October 2004



                                                                26 October, 2004


                                  UK COAL plc

                   Phased Closure of Selby Complex Completed


Following the Company's announcement in July 2002, UK COAL plc confirms that the
planned phased closure of the Selby Complex will be completed today with the
ceasing of production at its Riccall Mine.



For further information:


Financial                                     
Gavin Anderson & Company                                           020 7554 1400
Ken Cronin
Michael Turner

Operational                                    
Stuart Oliver                                                       01525 381758
                                                                    07774 231178








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