Trading Statement

UK Coal PLC
17 October 2002



17 October 2002

U K COAL PLC

In view of the current situation in the power market, which has been widely
reported, UK COAL has agreed with AES Drax a short-term rescheduling of the
current debt, and has also agreed a temporary suspension of coal deliveries.
Trading with our other generator customers, including TXU, has been within
normal contractual terms.


Contact

Gordon McPhie                                           01302 751 751
Chief Executive, UK Coal plc

Liz Morley                                              020 7554 1400
Gavin Anderson & Company


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