Britain will ban new coal mines in a landmark decision that forms part of Ed Miliband’s drive to hit net zero.

Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy - Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.

The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.In Britain, the centre-left government has also ended a ban on new onshore wind projects -- announced by the Conservatives -- and put a stop to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea.

The legislation is expected to have mixed economic effects. In the short term, regions dependent on coal mining may face job losses and economic challenges

This is part of the Labour government's plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.

The UK will become one of the first countries in the world to ban new coal mines as the government announces restrictions to licences.