Not promoting based on colleague friend status

I’m a shift manager and I’m friend with a member of staff from years ago when we were both normal staff, I was promoted two years ago to shift manager. My friend / colleague is being denied a promotion, not manager just a level up, and the business manager is saying no only due to our friend status. Is this allowed? Is it discrimination? Is it unbiased, please let me know.

Jan 30, 2025 - 22:41
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Not promoting based on colleague friend status

I’m a shift manager and I’m friend with a member of staff from years ago when we were both normal staff, I was promoted two years ago to shift manager. My friend / colleague is being denied a promotion, not manager just a level up, and the business manager is saying no only due to our friend status. Is this allowed? Is it discrimination? Is it unbiased, please let me know.