How much of the UK/Britains energy is provided by Fossil Fuels?

Question

I need to know for my GCSE please help me!!

in a percentage with a source would be helpful :D

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Answer 1

In the year 2005 the percentage of energy derived from major sources was as follows;

natural gas  40%

oil  33%

coal  17%

nuclear  8%

renewable  2%

Source;

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Answer 2

I heard it is about 75-80%, most of which come from North Sea gas and oil. In the past it was mostly run by coal, but most of the coal mines have shut down. Unfortunately I don't have a source on hand so my figures may be dated.