More than 1,000 Bank of England employees spent a combined 12,889 days working outside the UK under the central bank’s working from abroad policy, according to freedom of information data first reported by The Telegraph.
Some 6,000 staff are eligible to work overseas for up to 40 days a year, on top of an entitlement to work from home for three days a week, the Bank’s official guidance states.
The Bank said on Tuesday: “The Bank’s working-from-abroad policy is in place for staff who temporarily work outside the UK. As an organisation with a significant international make-up, we recognise that colleagues may at times need to spend short periods overseas.
“Due to continued investment in modern technology and secure systems, staff are able to carry out their roles effectively while working remotely.
“The policy is subject to time limits and other conditions, including security-related restrictions, and staff are required to fulfil their usual duties and responsibilities professionally and effectively.”
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