The first coal mine in Britain for 30 years has been given the go-ahead by the government, prompting a storm of protest from green groups and MPs across the political spectrum
Michael Gove, the levelling-up secretary, granted approval for the mine in Whitehaven in Cumbria on Wednesday evening in a controversial decision that has been delayed several times.
The ￡165mn mine, which will provide coking coal for use in the steel industry rather than for burning in power stations, is expected to employ 500 people.
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