A survey reported by the Taxpayers’ Alliance (TPA) claims that more than 350 civil servants have been granted permission to work remotely while staying at holiday resorts. The TPA says these permissions cover staff who clock in from locations including Spain and Greece, as well as Australia and Brazil. The report is based on information compiled by the organization and frames the issue as a “work from beach” practice, indicating that the individuals are allowed to use remote working arrangements from tourist settings rather than from their usual workplaces.
The sources provided do not include additional details on which government departments made the arrangements, what specific roles were involved, or whether the permissions were time-limited or tied to particular circumstances. They also do not outline safeguards, policies, or how productivity, security, or costs are assessed for work conducted outside the country or from holiday accommodation. The claims therefore focus on the number of civil servants and the types of overseas locations mentioned, as reported by the TPA.
