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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

BP announce plans to cut 4,700 jobs in £1.6bn cost-cutting drive

London-based energy firm BP plan to cut its global workforce by just over five per cent, resulting in 4,700 job losses.

The oil giant will also remove 3,000 contractor positions, reports Reuters, having seen an internal memo letting staff know of the upcoming changes.

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