NatWest workers have learned the bank’s Theale, Reading based call centre is due to close in September this year leading to job losses.

Consultations with staff were an ongoing part of the process, said RBS spokesperson Linda Harper.

“However as a result of our relocation from the centre in Theale, 141 roles in our UK operations business will be made surplus,” said Harper.

"In 2009 we announced that we would be cutting 4,500 roles in the UK over the next two years in our business services division and that we would work through a process with staff at all affected locations as we determined the local impact of this,” she added.

The job cuts come as RBS decided not to renew its lease when it expires in September. RBI has told some staff of possible relocation opportunities to either its Swindon or Farnborough offices.