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Workers at UK-based Boohoo supplier told ‘no one is leaving’ at end of shift

A supervisor ordered workers at a UK-based Boohoo supplier to stay after their shift in what a workers’ rights group called “forced overtime”, a BBC investigation found.

Boohoo: Here are the ethical promises the fast-fashion brand broke

Boohoo has broken promises to make its clothes fairly and ethically, a BBC investigation has found.

Boohoo staff ‘lie to suppliers’ to get cheap prices during negotiations, BBC investigation reveals

Boohoo staff “lie to suppliers” to get the cheapest prices for their garments, a BBC investigation has found.

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

The King’s Speech will include a number of announcements on the Government’s plans to tackle crime.

BBC documentary about Brink’s-Mat robbery misrepresented lawyer, says Ofcom

The broadcaster has removed a clip from the BBC iPlayer version of The Gold: Inside Story.

Klarna turns first profit in four years as buy-now pay-later firm eyes listing

Klarna has recorded its first quarterly profit in four years as the buy now pay later company prepares for a flotation.]]>

FTSE treads water but outperforms European rivals

The index never moved far from its starting point during the day.

Former Met Police officer convicted of sending racist message

Michael Chadwell was found guilty of one count of sending grossly offensive racist messages over a post in a WhatsApp group of retired Met officers.

Actress and singer Anne Hart, widow of comedian Ronnie Corbett, dies aged 90

She was a talented actress and singer and was married to Robbie Corbett for five decades.

Privacy watchdog sorry for saying ex-NatWest boss breached Nigel Farage’s rights

The ICO said that it had not investigated Dame Alison Rose, so it was wrong to say that she had infringed Mr Farage’s data protection rights.

Revealed: Extraordinarily low prices Boohoo buys dresses from Pakistan for

Boohoo staff struck an “extraordinary deal” to buy cheap garments from Pakistan, a BBC investigation has found.

Oil and gas licences plan may ‘not necessarily’ bring down bills, says Coutinho

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said a legislative plan – due to be announced in the King’s Speech on Tuesday – may not have any impact on bills.

Boohoo breaks promises over treatment of suppliers – BBC Panorama

It comes around three years after the company overhauled its ethical practices following a supply chain scandal.

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.

As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared in Surrey

Bottled water stations are set up across the affected regions.