General Article Let's clean up fashion 2011

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By Anna McMullen and Sam Maher

In a global economy still reeling from the near-collapse of the banks, it is often those least able who are asked to pay the cost. The fashion industry is a prime example of this trend.

As many UK high street retailers continue to post increased profits, the real value of wages being paid to the millions of women and men employed in the industry is falling. This means that many struggle to feed, clothe and shelter their families. The state of affairs is all th...

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