Talks Ended

UK Coal PLC
03 November 2005


3 November 2005
                                  UK Coal Plc
                                  Talks Ended

The board of UK Coal Plc ('the Company') announces that following meetings
with certain members of the Consortium (being Alchemy Partners LLP, Morston
Assets Limited and the Buccleuch Group) it has been notified that the
Consortium and its individual members do not intend to make an offer for
the Company.

The Consortium's position and that of its individual members may be set aside in
the following instances: (a) the announcement of an offer by a third party for
the Company; or (b) the announcement by the Company of a whitewash proposal or
of a reverse takeover; or (c) the agreement or recommendation of the board of
the Company.

This announcement has been made with the consent of the Consortium and its
individual members.

Enquiries:

Gavin Anderson & Company         020 7554 1400
Ken Cronin






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