Panorama investigation accuses Boohoo of ‘breaking ethical promises’

Boohoo Leicester factory

Fashion giant Boohoo has been accused of breaking promises to make its clothing fairly and ethically as new evidence has emerged of staff at the fashion giant “pressuring suppliers to drive prices down”, even after orders had been agreed.

The news comes as part of a BBC Panorama investigation in which an undercover reporter, who was working as an administrative assistant at the company’s Manchester HQ, reported evidence of staff pressuring suppliers for discounts.

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