Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds
The Guardian World
by Phillip InmanFebruary 21, 2026
Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemployment
A decline in the number of jobs for people who need to work remotely, including those with disabilities, could undermine the government’s efforts to reverse rising unemployment, according to a two-year study.
More than eight in 10 respondents to a survey of working-age disabled people by researchers at Lancaster University said access to home working was essential or very important when looking for a new job.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/21/2026