Paul Marchant has resigned as the boss of high street fashion giant Primark following an allegation about inappropriate behaviour.The retailer’s parent business, Associated British Foods (ABF), told investors about his exit on Monday morning.

The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an "error of judgment" during an interaction with a woman in a social situation late last year.

Paul Marchant has left the clothing retailer after “an allegation made by an individual about his behavior,” the company said.