Britain s Boohoo defended its supplier practices again on Tuesday after a Sky News report said the online fashion retailer faced the possibility of a U.S. import ban due to allegations over the. | March 7, 2021
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The company launched an immediate investigation saying it was shocked and appalled by the revelations workers in the city were paid as little as £3.50 an hour.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the alleged conditions in the city were truly appalling , while critics said the reality of Leicester s sweatshop garment industry has been an open secret for many years.
In an email to suppliers seen by the BBC, the company suppliers must bring all finished goods manufacturing in-house .
Boohoo said it is a mandatory requirement and not open to negotiation.
Boohoo boss Mahmud Kamani
Boohoo today said it is continuing to fulfil orders for US customers and will work with any competent authority to provide assurance that products from its supply chain meet the required standard .