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

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

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'