The latest inflation figures, published today, have suggested that whilst commuters will be feeling a financial squeeze, those that work at home could be saving more than ever.

The number of people working from home on a self-employed basis is growing at five times the overall rate of employment, new figures released by the Financial Times show.

Work Wise UK has announced that the sixth annual Work From Home Day will take place this year on Friday 20 May.

Cornwall is to be the focus of a recruitment drive to fill work from home jobs, thanks partly to the quality of its broadband services.

Business leaders yet to be convinced of the benefits of allowing staff to work from home are being urged to measure productivity to gain the evidence that they need.