Recruiters are embracing the Blitz spirit as the recession begins to bite, according to a survey from independent financier Bibby Financial Services.

The survey shows that 33% of business owners in the recruitment industry are refusing to let the recession get them down, adding that it has had no impact on their personal lives.

The survey also shows that 60% are pushing ahead with holiday plans, while 74% are not seeing any less of family, 37% are not cutting luxuries such as BlackBerrys or the company car and 72% retain a healthy lifestyle.