Recession, what recession? Reed Employment Index confounds UK ‘double dip’

The UK economy may be experiencing a double-dip recession following the recent news that the economy shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012, however, hiring activity is on the increase, according to the Reed Job Index.
Tue, 2 May 2012
The UK economy may be experiencing a double-dip recession following the recent news that the economy shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012, however, hiring activity is on the increase, according to the Reed Job Index.

The number of new job opportunities available in April grew 7% year-on-year and the index now stands at 134.April...

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