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Stacey Solomon feeling ‘harassed’ following marriage reports

Stacey Solomon feeling ‘harassed’ following marriage reports

Stacey Solomon has spoken out after speculation surrounding her relationship with Joe Swash, addressing the rumours head-on in an emotional message shared with fans. The Loose Women star took to social media after receiving a wave of concerned messages, with one follower writing: “Hope you guys are ok.” © Getty Images for the NTA’sStacey breaks her silence after marriage rumours Responding directly, Stacey explained why she felt compelled to speak out. “So many of you have messaged me so I thought I’m just going to have to come on and say something,” she said. “I know you’re asking me this because of the massive pile-on I’ve had from the press over the past three months… about myself and Joe and our family.” Shutting down the speculation, Stacey didn’t hold back. “It’s nonsense,” she added, explaining that many of the stories circulating are either “outright made-up lies” or recycled information that has already been publicly shared. She reiterated the truth behind her wedding, clarifying that she and Joe had always been open about their plans. “I …

Irish woman wins more than £23k after being racially harassed at work | World News

Irish woman wins more than £23k after being racially harassed at work | World News

A bookkeeper whose boss repeatedly shouted “potato” at her “in a strong Irish accent” has won more than £23k after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed. Bernadette Hayes, who is Irish, said she suffered “a death by 1,000 cuts” between December 2023 and June 2024 while working for engineering company West Leeds Civils. The company’s director, Mick Atkins, used the terms “paddy”, “stupid paddy” and “pikey”, Leeds employment tribunal heard. A judge ruled that the “offensive and humiliating” phrases are “overtly linked to race” before awarding the claimant £20,735.91 and ordering the business to give her four weeks’ pay, amounting to £2,800. Image: Leeds Employment Tribunal awarded Ms Hayes more than £23,000 ‘Potato’ shouted ‘over and over again’ Outlining her claim, Ms Hayes said Mr Atkin “did make occasional comments about me being Irish”, adding “most in gest (sic), and whilst I knew it was wrong, I tried to accept it as humour”. Ms Hayes, who was 55 at the time of her employment with West Leeds Civils, said: “If we had …