Preston will be retained as a long-term location in the north west for HMRC, the department has announced.
Its existing transitional site in Preston, at St Mark’s House and St Mary’s House, was due to close in 2025, with employees moving to the Manchester or Liverpool regional centres.
The location for the Preston site will be announced in due course.
Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s deputy chief executive and second permanent secretary, said: ‘I am pleased to announce HMRC’s long-term commitment to keeping skilled jobs in Preston. This latest phase in HMRC’s locations strategy will enable colleagues based in Preston to stay and build their careers with HMRC. This supports the government’s plans to promote growth and job opportunities across the UK, so we can better serve our customers.’