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Gas usage hits new high in UK cold snap
Demand for gas in the UK hit a new record on Thursday as people continue to attempt to keep their homes warm through the severely cold weather.
Final salary pension
Nine out of 10 defined benefit or final salary pension schemes are closed to new entrants with one in five now also closed to future accrual — double that of four years ago — according to a survey by the pensions trade body the Association o
UK COAL BOARD APPOINT DIRECTOR OF MINING
UK COAL today announced the appointment of Gareth Williams to the position of Mining Director on the Board of the Company. It is expected that Gareth will take up office and his seat on the Board next month.
Cardon Capture and Storage
Parliamentary question by Jeff Ennis and answer by Ed Miliband regarding Carbon Capture and Storage
National Grid warns of UK gas shortage
There were urgent calls for Britain to build more gas storage facilities tonight after the National Grid warned of temporary gas shortages as demand neared record highs during the freezing weather.
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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