'Nuance, not nostalgia' | Delayed journeys, rising costs and the return-to-office debate

As political and business leaders renew calls for workers to spend more time in the office ahead of the Spring Statement, a less discussed factor is beginning to shape the conversation: the reality of the daily commute.

For many employees, returning to physical workplaces is no longer simply a question of preference or productivity. It is increasingly tied to transport reliability, rising costs and the practical strain of getting to work in the first place.