Could coronavirus reverse the London ‘brain drain’ and help to revitalise other parts of the UK?

High rents, cramped housing, long commutes and the ability of more people to work remotely have seen the capital rapidly lose its appeal among younger generations in particular, writes Ben Chapman

London's busy stations have been unusually quiet of late as millions of office staff work from home - a trend that looks set to continue beyond the pandemic (PA)

The coronavirus pandemic is causing a rapid shift in attitudes towards city-centre living that could reverse the “brain drain” which has seen millions of people move to London in search of work, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 people by TotalJobs, along with analysis of official internal migration data suggests that many people, particularly younger people, are now much less likely to want to live in the capital for the rest of their lives.

The average age at which people wish to move out of London has also fallen from 35 to 32 as people increasingly value more space and outdoor areas.