Press Speculation

UK Coal PLC 24 December 2007 UK Coal PLC 24 December 2007 UK Coal PLC ('UK Coal') Statement regarding press speculation UK Coal has noted the press speculation relating to a reported approach for its mining and power generation interests from a specialist investment fund. UK Coal confirms that whilst, as is normal, from time to time it receives preliminary expressions of interest from third parties to discuss a variety of potential transactions, no discussions are anticipated in relation to this initiative. END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange