OXFORDSHIRE has been revealed as the flexible working capital of Britain, with more residents regularly working from home than in any other part of the UK.

A quarter of employees surveyed in the region said they work from home, also known as ‘telecommuting’.

Half said they spend an equal amount of time between their own homes and a shared office.

Research into the working habits of over 2,000 UK office workers, commissioned by Abingdon-based ultrafast rural broadband provider, Gigaclear, also revealed the significant impact this has on productivity.

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James Lowther, chief marketing officer at Gigaclear, said: “A good internet connection is about much more than simply enjoying ultrafast speeds. As the research shows, it has a huge impact on all aspects of our lives, from helping support a healthy work-life balance and boosting productivity, to giving us the freedom to work remotely when we need to."

The national survey was conducted across 10 regions and 200 residents in Oxfordshire took part.

Mr Lowther added: "As one of the fastest-growing broadband companies in the UK, we’re proud to be based in Oxfordshire, the most advanced region for telecommuting."