By Shadi Bushra LONDON (Reuters) - Hiring in Britain grew strongly last month and salaries rose at the fastest pace in six years, a survey showed, the latest sign of strength in the economy that raises questions about the Bank of England's suggested timing of an interest rate hike. The survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and consultancy KPMG showed that the permanent hiring index eased slightly to 61.9 in October from 62.2 in September, but remained well above the 50 mark that indicates growth. Job vacancies and starting salaries for permanent staff rose at the fastest rate since before the financial crisis, indicating strong demand for qualified candidates across all monitored job categories and in both the public and private sectors. Although the REC/KPMG survey focuses on jobs placed through recruitment agencies, and therefore is not fully representative of hiring in Britain, other data suggests similar trends.
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