Rachel Reeves, the new chancellor, announced a £2.2 billion boost in defence spending, partly funded by cuts to international aid, to enhance national security and economic stability. Despite facing budget challenges and a downgrade in economic growth forecasts, Reeves emphasized the government’s commitment to securing Britain’s future through active measures and investment in advanced weaponry and military housing. The additional funding will also support the implementation of directed energy weapons on Royal Navy ships and the refurbishment of military family homes, signaling a significant shift towards increased defence spending and job creation in the sector.
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Sam Nivola, star of The White Lotus, struggled while filming the show's incestuous threesome scene, taking hours to shoot and leaving him feeling exhausted. The scene involved his character, Lochlan, engaging in sexual acts with his brother and another character, with Nivola describing the experience as physically challenging and his first time filming intimate scenes. Despite the shocking nature of the scene, Nivola emphasized that his character's actions were not meant to be sexual, but...
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