Liverpool’s historic India Buildings is to become a UK government hub in a move which will make HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) one the city’s biggest employers.

The government has agreed a 25-year lease with LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) for around 270,000 sq ft of office space at the Grade II*-listed building.

Around 3,500 HMRC staff will be based in India Buildings which will become one of its state-of-the-art regional centres.

Spread across 10 floors, HMRC staff will start moving in from 2019.

HMRC’s decision to relocate its offices to India Buildings has been described as a “huge boost” for the city by Richard Wharton, JLL director of office agency , who advised the government on the deal.

Jon Thompson, chief executive of HMRC, says: “HMRC has a large and long-established presence in Liverpool and the North West, and the new regional centre demonstrates our commitment to Liverpool, the region and its economy.

“The signing of the lease for India Buildings gives us the opportunity to bring an iconic Liverpool building back to life, while providing staff with the flexible and collaborative working environment that is expected from a modern organisation – making the centre a hub of highly-skilled career opportunities.”

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, adds: “This is welcome news which will not only deliver an economic boost by increasing the number of workers employed in this part of the city, but also secures the future of one of our most loved buildings.

“It is a huge vote of confidence from government and another shot in the arm for our ongoing renaissance which is seeing us attract investment not just in new developments but also in regenerating landmark buildings.”

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