16/01/2015

North Sea Industry Reps To Meet With Unions

Representatives of the North Sea oil industry are to meet with unions to discuss the future of the industry.

It follows an announcement on Thursday that BP will cut 200 jobs and 100 contractor roles from its operations in the region.

Shell, Chevron and ConocoPhillips have made similar announcements in recent months.

According to a report by the BBC, Chancellor George Osborne is understood to be considering measures to help the oil and gas industry as part of his upcoming Budget.

(MH/CD)

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