Ending Hiring Discrimination

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Sangita Myska takes a deep dive into some of the biggest problems facing Britain today - and meets the people whose big ideas might solve them. This week, as a political sea change shines fresh light on the prejudice black Britons can face when applying for jobs, it’s a chance to look at ways to address hiring discrimination. And the UK has a high profile petri dish - the world of professional football, which has long failed to appoint black coaches, managers and executives in proportions to match the players who have proved themselves on the pitch. Looking at two ideas that aim to change that - a new push to recruit black owners to buy football clubs, and an equality charter that hopes to change the cultures of clubs and national bodies - Sangita explores the obstacles to bringing equality into the top levels of football and asks if, with the right innovation, football could become a positive example for other industries. Presenter: Sangita Myska Producers: Tara Holmes and Robert Nicholson Executive Producer: David Prest A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4