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Calls for watchdog grow as UK clothing manufacturers flag unfair buying

A new survey of UK clothing manufacturers has intensified calls for regulatory oversight after widespread reports of unfair purchasing practices imposed by brands, but industry experts warn reforms must also protect supplier viability and avoid adding compliance burdens that could deter orders.

Isatou Ndure March 09 2026

“This report is just another piece of evidence of these practices that rule the industry.” Credit: Richard Drury/GettyImages.co.uk

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