http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7764550.stm
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to close more than 90 offices across the UK and cut 3,400 jobs, the PCS union has said.
The union said the closures would be "bad for business, the public and the taxpayer" and lead to the loss of valuable skills and expertise.
It said 17,000 jobs had already been cut since March 2004.
Treasury Minister Stephen Timms said the decision had not been easy but that the department had to restructure in the most "effective and efficient way".
In a written statement, Mr Timms said HMRC had consulted staff and trade unions before completing its regional review programme.
According to the PCS, the cuts will affect the following regions:
Eastern - 18 offices, 800 jobs
South West - 19 offices, 835 jobs
North West - 11 offices, number of jobs unknown
Yorkshire and Humber - nine offices, 400 jobs
Northern Ireland - five offices, 190 jobs
Scotland - 20 offices, 400 jobs
Wales (including Chester) - 11 offices, 470 jobs
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