The technology sector in the UK is outperforming the rest of the country’s private sector in terms of both business confidence and employment growth, according to new research.

The research, jointly carried out by tax advisor KPMG and financial information service firm Markit, indicated that tech firms have enjoyed a higher hire rate in the UK than the rest of the private sector for ten years. The tech sector’s lead on employment gained steam following the UK’s recession, creating a…