City firms order workers back to the office as WFH perks end
Office space is increasingly in demand in London as financial companies reverse pandemic working policies
Office space is increasingly in demand in London as financial companies reverse pandemic working policies

Companies including Amazon and JPMorgan have eased requirements as drivers stage two 24-hour walkouts

When top executives work remotely, it becomes more difficult to drag everyone else to their desks

Accenture, Vodafone, Salesforce and London Stock Exchange Group opted against relocating in 2025

Culture, pay and expensive offices among reasons for ending remote work

Bank seeking to impose unified approach on sprawling global workforce

Total of 21 deals worth £100mn or more in central London in 2025 is almost double previous year’s figure