Lockdowns Push London Firms Toward ‘Long-Term Shift’ of Hybrid Working

The City of London financial district is seen with office skyscrapers commonly known as 'Cheesegrater,' 'Gherkin,' and 'Walkie Talkie' in London on Jan. 25, 2018. Toby Melville/File/Reuters

Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have given City of London firms a final push toward hybrid working after a “long-term shift” in favour of the flexible model, experts say.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is poised to move forward with the third stage of his roadmap out of lockdown on May 17, when foreign travel will resume and Britons will be able to meet friends and family indoors.