John Catchpole News Today

SIR – Much of the talk about a “technical” recession (report, telegraph.co.uk, February 15) overlooks the true story of GDP. GDP per capita has fallen every quarter since early 2022 and is now 1.7 per cent smaller. The Conservatives have presided over the longest contraction of GDP per capita since 1955. A change of government to Labour will not improve this. It’s scandalous that 4,000 people a day are signed off as “sick”. We can continue to treat this ...

Plus: Ofsted's inadequacy; what Radio 2 is getting wrong; can-strewn Brecon Beacons; and why double denim is always an option

Plus: overskilled NHS doctors; unrecognisable rugby; Brexit, sovereignty and democracy; and problems with probate

SIR – Regarding the BBC’s policy towards Gary Lineker, one assumes that when footballers take to the pitch they accept that if they break the rules the referee will sanction them.

SIR – Despite coming from a poor background, I made it to the local grammar school, which was in fact a “grammar and technical school” (“Pledge to drop grammar school ban could go on back burner until the next election”, report, October 6).

SIR – There are nearly 12 million pensioners in the United Kingdom (roughly 20 per cent of the population).

FOOT Anstey has announced five new partners from May.

Public Notices news from the Watford Observer

Public Notices news from the Watford Observer

Readers discuss a range of issues, including the pandemic, the cricket, and the Anglican Church and gay teachers.