April 18, 2007

'Shocking' racism in UK jobs market

CVs from six fictitious candidates - who were given traditionally white, black African or Muslim names - were sent to 50 firms by Radio Five Live.

White "candidates" were far more likely to be given an interview than similarly qualified black or Asian "names".

TUC boss Brendan Barber called for new laws in the face of "shocking" results.

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