According to the newspaper, the Back To Black star is installing state-of-the-art recording equipment in her mansion in the suburb of High Barnet.
It is thought that she will also complete work on sessions with Quincy Jones and producer Mark Ronson, which were cut short when she was admitted to rehab.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that the singer is returning to St. Lucia to headline the island's 18th annual jazz festival.
The slot was reportedly negotiated when she was on holiday on the island during the early part of this year.
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