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Is this any way to run the economy? Would-be Chancellor Ed Miliband's staff are allowed to work from home most days and only have to go into the office for 40 per cent of the month

Civil servants working for the Energy Secretary - who many fear could be put in charge of HM Treasury under Andy Burnham - can go into the office for as little as 40 per cent of the time.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jun 28, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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