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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Saman Javed

One in four professionals mocked over their accent at work, report finds

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A quarter of UK employees have had their accent mocked, criticised or singled out in a professional setting, new research reveals.

The issue is also widespread among university students, of which 30 per cent said they had a similar experience in the classroom.

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