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flag Three in four UK creative jobs in 18 months went to insiders, fueling inequality and prompting calls for fairer hiring.

flag A new report by the Bectu union reveals that three in four jobs in the UK’s creative industries over the past 18 months were obtained through personal connections rather than public recruitment. flag Surveying 5,500 workers in film, TV, theatre, fashion, and related fields, the study highlights a persistent reliance on informal networks, making it difficult for talented individuals—especially those from marginalized backgrounds—to enter or advance. flag Union leaders warn this closed hiring culture perpetuates inequality, limits diversity, and undermines fair access, calling for systemic reforms to ensure more transparent and inclusive recruitment practices.

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