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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

UK close to deal with EDF to keep coal-fired power station open

West Burton power stations behind North Leverton windmill, Nottinghamshire.
The West Burton A plant in Nottinghamshire had been due to shut by October but could now run until March. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

The UK government is close to striking a deal to keep a coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire open longer than planned as ministers attempt to shore up Britain’s energy supplies.

UK officials are in negotiations with the French energy company EDF over plans to extend the operations of the West Burton A power station near Retford.

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