One of Primark’s suppliers is under investigation for allegedly using illegal workers and paying staff less than the minimum wage.TNS Kitwear, which supplies 20,000 garments to Primark every week, has been accused of employing illegal immigrants from Inida, Pakistan and Afghanistan and paying its workers £3 per hour, just over half the minimum wage.  Staff also allegedly worked 12-hour days, seven days a week.

Primark has reported that it is one of the few companies defying the economic downturn, with this allegation brought to our attention it is clear why! 

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