Covid-19 UK’s BAME unemployment rate rises as unions call for furlough extension iStock.com/NanoStockk Thursday 19 August 2021 The unemployment rate for black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) workers has risen at three times the pace of white workers, official UK figures reveal, amid renewed calls for the chancellor to e Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination One-in-six employers fail to make reasonable covid adjustments for disabled workers Health & Safety Work-related covid deaths “massively” under-reported, claims union body Covid-19 How to maintain reputation while navigating closure of the furlough scheme Discrimination UK labour market is institutionally racist, say unions