China-founded online fast-fashion brand Shein has stated that it does not allow cotton from China in products sold in the US.

Yesterday (7 January), the cross-party Business and Trade Committee questioned Shein's representatives over labour practices in its supply chain as part of an ongoing inquiry into employment rights.

Liam Byrne, chair of the cross-party business and trade committee, wrote to the LSE's CEO Julia Hoggett following a committee evidence session in which it heard from Shein's Europe, Middle East ...

Both online retailers have faced allegations of poor working practices at product factories in China and of forced labour in supply chains.