deceitful

“To the extent that anyone is unfit to serve in a position of responsibility because of deceitful and potentially criminal conduct, it is the current occupant of the White House.”

Mr Wrench described the hidden commissions as "deceitful" and said firms should be more up front about the payments.

"I just want people to be accountable, and I don't want them getting away with being deceitful and dishonest," he adds.

Vampires in movies, deceitful husbands in plays, corrupt elected officials in office — their survival depends on the masses not knowing the truth.

Lloyds said there was "nothing deceitful or untoward in the introduction" of PwC and that the consultants it worked with had a "proven track record of saving and developing businesses."