BREAKING: Landmark victory for 'Stay in EK' campaign as East Kilbride tax office is saved from closure

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Over 2000 local jobs have been secured after it was announced East Kilbride’s tax office has been saved from closure.In a landmark victory for our ‘Stay in EK’ campaign, HMRC today announced to delighted staff that the government department has reversed its decision to relocate to Glasgow.Centre One, now named Queensway House, will be retained as part of its wider regional Glasgow centre.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android HMRC had planned for an office to supplement the Glasgow centre when the transitional site in East Kilbride closed in 2025/26.And we can reveal that they have now decided that will be in East Kilbride, either at Queensway House or elsewhere in the town.In a remarkable U-turn, HMRC said it believes that basing the office in East Kilbride makes the “best sense” for its colleagues, business and customers, stating its position has changed in response to the demands of Brexit, changes to Universal Credit and the COVID pandemic.

Brian Redford, HMRC Glasgow Senior Sponsor, told Lanarkshire Live : “Choosing East Kilbride for the second phase of our Glasgow regional centre makes the best sense for our colleagues, business and customers. "I’m looking forward to continuing to build our regional community and working to create career development and engagement opportunities for colleagues