British coal plants fired up to meet temporary electricity shortfall

Remaining UK coal plants, including Drax, supply 6% of grid's electricity to cover power supply drop and colder weather

Britain has fired up some of its last remaining coal power plants to help keep the lights on as the country's wind turbines slow over a few days and the demand for electricity rises.

Three of the UK's last coal power plants, operating at Drax, West Burton, and Ratcliffe, were called on to supply 6% of electricity on Thursday morning.