THERE has been an increase in Britons taking advantage of flexible working practices since this time last year, according to careers website Monster.co.uk

The research showed that 44 per cent of Britons are now working remotely, with 21 per cent of these teleworking more than once a week. This is a marked difference to this time last year, when a similar Monster poll found that only 27 per cent of workers took advantage of flexible working practices.