A study by British Future reveals that Britons across all ethnicities feel racial inequality is worsening. The report, released on March 1, 2026, highlights a significant shift in perceptions about racial progress in Britain. According to the study, most ethnic minorities in Britain feel there was a positive change against racism in our lifetimes yet now fear that progress being reversed, Sunder Katwala, the thinktank’s director, told The Guardian.
The study found that nearly half of ethnic minority respondents had faced racial or nationality prejudice over the past year. This figure underscores the prevalence of racial discrimination in contemporary Britain. Additionally, 62% of ethnic minority Britons saw racial inequality as a serious problem, a view supported by 57% of the white population. These statistics indicate a widespread concern about racial disparities in the country.
Among white respondents, 37% felt ethnic minorities were treated better than white British people, while 48% of ethnic minorities disagreed that ethnic minorities were treated better than white British people. These conflicting views highlight the differing perceptions of racial treatment between ethnic minority and white British populations.
The British Future study also revealed that 49% of ethnic minority respondents had experienced racial or nationality prejudice over the past year. This finding suggests that racial discrimination is becoming an increasingly common part of everyday life for many ethnic minorities in Britain.
The report by British Future aims to shed light on the current state of racial inequality and the challenges faced by ethnic minorities in the country. The study's findings are based on extensive research and interviews with a diverse range of individuals, providing a comprehensive analysis of the issue.
The release of the report has sparked discussions about the need for greater awareness and action to address racial inequality in Britain. The findings have prompted calls for more robust measures to combat discrimination and promote equality.