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Finance giants need 13 million square feet of extra office space for staff’s safe return to work

Knight Frank estimates that each employee requires 135 sq ft to be able to maintain a distance of two metres at work

The City of London is seen from across the River Thames
The City of London is seen from across the River Thames Photo: Getty Images

For financial executives who thought the post-coronavirus world would involve smaller, cheaper offices: think again.

Firms in the heart of London’s financial district, known for their swanky offices in skyscrapers, will need even bigger office spaces if they want all their staff safely back in the office, according to a leading property agent.

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