Post-Covid era of hybrid work beckons in UK

Watson works from home in her living room in Nunhead, south East London. Think-tank Demos found that 65% of Britain's working population was forced to switch to either working from home or pause their job. — AFP

NUNHEAD, United Kingdom: Consultant Rachel Watson enjoys being based at her home that looks onto the London skyline but misses the office vibe. She will soon get the best of both worlds as Britain’s Covid lockdown eases.

UK businesses are planning for a hybrid or flexible workplace, splitting time between home and offices when the latest restrictions are finally relaxed in June.