Northern and Shell is proposing to cut 12 staff jobs in Glasgow and cut the equivalent of 6 casual jobs.

BBC: More jobs are cut at Scottish newspapers

The National Union of Journalists accused owner Northern and Shell of "madness" at a time when it should be increasing Scottish coverage.

BBC: More jobs are cut at Scottish newspapers

Northern and Shell has not commented on the reports.

BBC: More jobs are cut at Scottish newspapers

In a joint statement, the Mail and Telegraph groups, Northern and Shell, News International, the Newspaper Society and the Professional Publishers Association said the industry had not been represented in Sunday night's talks.

BBC: Press regulation deal struck by parties

In a joint statement, the Mail and Telegraph groups, Northern and Shell, News International, the Newspaper Society and the Professional Publishers Association highlighted that industry representatives had not been present for the final talks on Sunday night.

BBC: Press regulation: Reaction to deal

In January the chief executives of Exxon, Shell, France's Total and Eni of Italy flew to Astana, the new northern capital decreed in 1997 and built almost from scratch.

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