PPF risks losing investment as UK Coal seeks bailout

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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) could end up facing a multi-million pound loss from UK Coal after the firm revealed it is in need of a bailout to avoid collapse.

A spokesman for the company said it had been "in very detailed negotiations with stakeholders for some time" and was seeking additional finance. It is believe the firm is looking for an investme...

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