Britain's government said some coal-fire power plants that were due to close later in the year may need to stay open to help ensure electricity supply this winter.

“In light of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, it is only right that we explore a wide range of options to further bolster our energy security and domestic supply," a government spokesperson said via email on Monday.

(Reporting By Susanna Twidale; Editing by Toby Chopra)