M&S Bank, operating under the Marks & Spencer brand, continues to advertise on GB News despite the channel's history of airing hate speech and extremist rhetoric, prompting a boycott by groups opposing intolerance and authoritarian messaging.

M&S has reiterated its commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical practices by emphasizing its zero tolerance for human rights abuses in its supply chain. The company outlines its Human Rights Standard for Foods and Global Sourcing Principles as core to maintaining transparent, long‐term supplier relationships and preventing exploitation in grower supply chains.

An independent report, conducted with Oxfam, revealed significant concerns among supply chain workers regarding poor representation, inadequate sick pay, and in-work poverty in the food and footwear sectors. In response, M&S has taken steps to supplement its traditional social audit process by launching a digital, anonymous worker voice programme aimed at directly capturing and addressing worker grievances.

In response to an independent human rights survey commissioned by M&S and conducted by Oxfam, the company has initiated a digital, anonymous workers’ voice programme to better capture worker concerns in its supply chain. This measure follows revelations of issues such as poor worker representation, inadequate sick pay, and discrimination in food and footwear supply chains in the UK and India.

An independent Oxfam‐commissioned survey revealed significant concerns regarding poor worker representation, inadequate sick pay, and in-work poverty within M&S's supply chain. In response, M&S has committed to scaling its digital, anonymous worker voice programme across more than 500 UK sites to improve labor reporting and representational mechanisms, addressing longstanding human rights issues in its food and footwear supply chains in the UK and India.

M&S Bank, associated with the M&S brand, issued a response to alleged human rights abuses in its tea supply chain, affirming its commitment to internationally recognized human rights and outlining collaborative measures with its supplier and Fairtrade to address concerns.

Marks and Spencer, associated with M&S Bank’s brand, announced a responsible exit from sourcing in Myanmar by March 2023 due to human rights violations linked to the military regime. The decision, made in partnership with the Ethical Trading Initiative, is aimed at ensuring that its global sourcing practices do not contribute to abuses and that adequate measures are taken to mitigate the impact on local workers.

Marks & Spencer announced significant changes to employee pay and pension terms, including cuts to Sunday premiums, holiday pay, wages, and pension benefits, as well as the threat of contract termination for those who do not accept the new terms. The union Usdaw has called for negotiations to protect workers' rights.

The article details an ongoing dispute between M&S and the shop workers’ union Usdaw over union recognition. Union official John Gorle indicated that workers are dissatisfied with changes to working conditions and prefer union representation over the company’s reliance on internal Business Involvement Groups (BIGs) to represent employee concerns. M&S defended its approach, claiming that staff already familiar with the company are best suited to represent their views.

Marks and Spencer, historically a donor to the Conservative Party, is contemplating shifting its political contributions to the Labour Party. According to statements from M&S director of corporate affairs, the decision will be made following a board meeting scheduled in a few months. If Labour policies are seen to benefit retail, the company may reallocate its donations, representing a move towards a more progressive stance.