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Farrell described adding Sexton as a "significant coup".

Williams, 43, joked that a similar case during her own career would have put her "in jail", adding: "You would have heard about it in another multiverse."

In almost identical statements, the rival companies said they have seen operating expenses rise "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs", adding they will make "price adjustments" from 25 April.

“I think with a guy like Clayton is more of how he feels,” said Roberts, later adding that training staff reports pointed to Kershaw’s toe being in good shape.

"Unfortunately, we have no viable means of preventing illicit shipments," he says, adding the firm co-operates with authorities and has many staff originating from Haiti.