UK office occupancy rates have maintained average levels above 35% since the end of October – the most prolonged period at these levels since the lifting of lockdown restrictions, according to the latest figures from Remit Consulting.
Most cities in the UK have seen a rise in office attendance in recent weeks, with the most recent data (from the week ending 29 November) showing a national, weekly average of 35.4%. Last week, London saw a national average of 35.5% and in Edinburgh the weekly average was 36.9%.
Remit’s office attendance data continues to show consistent peaks between Tuesday and Thursday, which regularly surpass 40%. More recently, Remit’s data has shown a modest increase in attendance on Fridays.
Lorna Landells, from Remit Consulting, said: “The sustained improvement in the occupancy rates indicates a steady recovery in workplace attendance, particularly in key urban centres such as London and Edinburgh. This suggests a gradual shift towards in-person collaboration, as businesses balance flexibility with the value of face-to-face interaction.
“While the steady increase across most cities is encouraging and is a positive sign, managing these occupancy trends remains a challenge for businesses, particularly those striving to optimise workspace usage while minimising overheads.”
