In a renewed move to get staff back into the office, the Cabinet Office has now told department heads that the three day a week office policy needs to be followed with senior managers expected to be in the office more than 60% of the time.

‘Guidance on office attendance will remain in place, with most civil servants expected to spend at least 60% of their time at a government building or on official business,’ the Cabinet Office said.

‘Heads of departments across government have agreed that the Civil Service is best able to deliver for the people it serves by taking a consistent approach to in-office working.’

The Cabinet Office stressed: ‘The approach will allow teams and departments to maximise the benefits of hybrid working and getting the best from being together. The Civil Service approach is comparable to other large private and public sector employers.