UK firms will be required to disclose their racial pay gaps for the first time , according to a statement in the Conservative Party manifesto expected to be published on Thursday 18 May. The Trades Union Congress argues that a 10 % pay gap currently exists for black and minority ethnic workers with degrees . This rises to a 17 % pay gap for those educated to A - level standard . Companies will also be required to publish information about pay gaps at different grades and for different ages . There will also be a new requirement to publish information on the pay gap at different grades of staff and their ages. Last month , the Conservatives announced that larger companies would need to disclose their gender pay gap .
UK firms will be required to disclose their racial pay gaps for the first time , according to a statement in the Conservative Party manifesto expected to be published on Thursday 18 May. The Trades Union Congress argues that a 10 % pay gap currently exists for black and minority ethnic workers with degrees . This rises to a 17 % pay gap for those educated to A - level standard . Companies will also be required to publish information about pay gaps at different grades and for different ages . Last month , the Conservatives announced that larger companies would need to disclose their gender pay gap .