The commuter belt has become the new worker hub as people opt for co-working spaces rather than longer commutes. New data from office space provider IWG,
The findings come as government ministers are reportedly being told to send a “clear message” to civil servants for a “rapid return” to offices. Up to three quarters of staff are still working from home, according to The Telegraph, as Whitehall sources accuse a “silent majority” of officials of not “pulling their weight. Commenting on the data, IWG chief executive Mark Dixon told PA News: “The growing popularity of hybrid working amongst employees and businesses means workers now have the freedom and flexibility to choose a location to work from which suits their lifestyle.”