Around 100 journalists are expected to lose their jobs on Saturday when The Independent publishes its final print edition.

Most of the staff journalists on the Independent on Sunday, which produced its last edition this week, are understood to have already left.

The Independent and Independent on Sunday had 160 dedicated print journalists. Some 25 new jobs are being created on The Independent website, giving it a total headcount of around 75. Around 34 journalists are transferring with i to work for new owner Johnston Press.