Last week UK Coal said it needed to shut Daw Mill Colliery because of a ferocious fire which showed no signs of stopping.

BBC: Minister promises to help Daw Mill miners

Daw Mill staff fear if UK Coal went into voluntary liquidation, workers could receive state payouts instead of enhanced benefits if they were not transferred over to a new company.

BBC: Daw Mill miners wait to hear about benefits

The future of the Daw Mill colliery in Warwickshire remains under threat despite major changes at mining company UK Coal.

BBC: Daw Mill mine in Warwickshire remains 'under threat'