MORE people than ever are taking on extra work in Southampton, a survey has revealed.

The survey by online freelance marketplace PeoplePerHour showed that moonlighting has increased by 132 per cent in the city.

It showed Southampton was just behind, Manch-ester, Liverpool, London and Bolton in terms of annual moonlighting growth.

PeoplePerHour boss Xenios Thrasyvoulou said: β€œIt seems that as austerity measures have taken their toll on finances, Brits are finding their entrepren-eurial spirit and making every spare moment count.”