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But with money tight, and the government reluctant even to set a date on hitting its target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence, there is little chance of sudden injections of extra billions.

Spectrum Collections has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories so far this year and surpassed £2.5m in sales in the UK - its biggest market - in the year to date.

"The early dates for the canals surprised us initially because we all assumed these massive constructions were built by the ancient Maya living in the nearby city centers," said Harrison-Buck.

"When we were dating, people would stop him, and be like, 'You broke up with her on a Post-It!'"

Nash, who has just finished a three-week US tour, started her UK dates in Glasgow on Thursday, and will then move on to Europe.