And the proportion planning to work primarily from home rose from 30% in April 2021 to 42% in February 2022.

It shows that many people are ignoring the government's calls to return to the office in favour of what can be a better work-life balance.

Some 78% of those who worked from home to some extent said that their work-life balance was improved, while 53% cited fewer distractions, 52% said they completed their work more quickly, and 47% said their overall wellbeing was better.

The figures also come amid the rising cost of fuel and train fares, making a commute-less work day a cheaper option for many.

But there are disadvantages, the most common being a difficulty in working with others, according to 48% of home workers.

There are some sectors which, due to the nature of their work, cannot support staff working from home, but 23% of business said they are using or intend to use increased home-working as a permanent model.

The most common reason given was staff well-being, while 43% cited reduced overheads, and 41% said the rate of productivity was higher.

According to the ONS, those earning £40,000 or more were more likely to hybrid work or work from home exclusively, while those earning £15,000 or less were the least likely.

Those aged 16-29 and those aged 50-69 were less likely to hybrid work than those aged 30-49 - almost three in 10 workers aged 30-49 reported hybrid working, compared with 23% of 16-29-year-olds and 20% of 50-69-year-olds.