Regus office centres provided free workspace in its Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor centres today to stop commuters and office workers being wedded to their offices on Valentine's Day.

They suggested office workers take control of their working lives and work from nearer home instead of making the long commute and missing out on romance tonight.

Concerned by recent research revealing that one in 10 UK office workers puts in over 11 hours every day, over two-fifths (43 per cent) take work home to complete more than three times per week and over two-thirds (69 per cent) regularly check emails on mobile devices out of working hours – none of which will be endearing on Valentine's night, the special offer was hatched.

Unsurprisingly nearly one in three (27 per cent) of workers quizzed by Regus said their working “out of hours” causes serious upset for their loved ones and friends.

The worry is not just about Valentine's Day but other days too. Celia Donne, regional director at Regus, said: “Simple measures like giving staff control over their working hours, shortening commute times or allowing employees to work from other locations can significantly improve workforce morale, especially on occasions like Valentine’s Day.

"Furthermore, the employment market has been changing rapidly in the past few years with more freelance and part-time workers, and this sector is also driving demand for workspaces enabling them to work anytime, anywhere.”