Directorate Change

UK Coal PLC
28 November 2005



                                                               28 November 2005


                                  UK COAL PLC

                                  BOARD CHANGE


The Board of UK COAL wishes to advise that Patrick O'Brien, Director of Mining,
has stepped down as a Director of the Company with immediate effect.

In the short-term Pat will continue with the Company on a consultative basis to
assist with obtaining planning permission for the extensive surface mine land
bank.

Pat (63) was executive director responsible for surface mine operations. He
joined the Company in 1969, and having held many senior positions he was
promoted to the Board in 1995.

The Board wishes to thank Pat for his valued contribution as a Board member over
the past 12 years and for his service to the Company.

Enquiries:

Gavin Anderson & Company                                  020 7554 1400
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