More than half of people in the UK who take business calls outside working hours have done so from their beds, new research into phone habits reveals.

Research out today shows that 54 per cent have taken a call from between the sheets, while 41 per cent talk business on holiday and 40 per cent take calls while down the pub.

In more bizarre findings from the study of 1,372 people, nearly a quarter have taken a work call on the toilet, while, incredibly, three per cent have admitted to doing so while on a rollercoaster.

Gareth Jeffery at alldayPA said: “We know that technology means we can be connected to work 24/7 but none of us expect employees to start taking calls on roller coasters!

“Employees are embracing technology to get on top of their jobs but, looking at the results, there has to be a concern over the quality of work being completed over the phone when so many people are taking calls in the middle of social activities.”

Men were more likely to take work calls in non-work environments than women, according to the survey, which found that 40 per cent take calls in bed compared with only 27 per cent of women.