The BBC reported today that the oldest coal fired power station in the UK will close. The shutdown will cause 83 workers to lose their jobs, the BBC said.

The BBC reported today that the oldest coal fired power station in the UK owned by SSE (LSE:SSE) will soon close. The shutdown will cause 83 workers to lose their jobs, the BBC said.

As quoted in the publication:

The company said options for redeployment within SSE are currently being explored with affected employees. SSE said the announcement followed “intense efforts” to sell Uskmouth Power Company to a suitable purchaser. SSE said it confirmed in March that it was in detailed negotiations with prospective buyers for Uskmouth.

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