June 25th 2023.
This Sunday in the UK, one faction spent their day soaking up the sun while the rest were desperately trying to beat the heat. After a weekend of barbecues, beer gardens, and broken sleep, many have considered calling in sick for Monday - especially those in London.
A survey has shown that 53% of Londoners have or would take a 'sunshine sickie' to enjoy the warm weather. People in the capital enjoyed visiting parks, gardens, and the beach during the heatwave.
Interestingly, the survey demonstrated that Scottish employees were the most likely to take a 'sunshine sickie', with 43% saying they had or would do so. On the other hand, only a third of the Welsh workforce admitted to taking a day off due to the summer temperatures.
When it comes to avoiding the heat, 75% of Londoners aimed to steer clear of public transport. Meanwhile, 21% of London-based employees said that they would be more likely to work from home if it was sunny, and 28% of remote staff have shirked work at points throughout the day to get outside.
Xavier Collins, Vice President UK, Turo commented: “In the UK, the hot weather so rarely makes an appearance, that when it does, it’s no wonder people want to flock outside. At Turo, we see huge peaks in demand for cars during summer, and especially hot weather spells, whether it’s people choosing to avoid sweltering public transport or take a spontaneous family trip to the coast.”
For those planning a 'sunshine sickie', we have a small piece of advice: ramp up the SPF and wear a hat - the sun-kissed glow might just blow your cover.
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