'An indulgence' | UK has highest rates of remote work in Europe, sparking anger from MPs

In a recent survey that has stirred up controversy among MPs, Britain has claimed the spot of having the highest rates of remote work in Europe.

According to figures from Ifo Institute for Economic Research, employees in the UK are taking remote work to new heights, spending 1.5 days every week working remotely, from at-home offices, bedrooms, dining tables and cafes.

In contrast, the international average stands at a shorter 0.9 days, with English speaking countries having the highest rates of working from home in the world.

The UK’s 1.5 days average is compared to a 1 day a week average in Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, France’s 0.6 days average and 0.5 days in Greece.