Hiring increased in November at its fastest rate for over 18 months, according to a survey of 400 job agencies by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG.

Reed's job index has revealed its latest employment figures, bearing positive signs that the market is gradually improving.

The annual review of overseas investors from Ernst and Young found that the UK's dependence from Wall Street investors has led to a drying up of spending, according to the Guardian newspaper.