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SIR – For many years we have believed that we live in a rich country – one that can afford top-class services such as the NHS, social support and good roads, railways and other infrastructure, and can buy whatever food it needs from abroad rather than growing it.
SIR – Valerie Harbidge (Letters, February 20) is sceptical about the quality of end-of-life care available in Britain, and suggests that assisted dying should be an option.
SIR – The defences of energy companies’ latest profits (Letters, February 17) are unlikely to convince the general public.
SIR – Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Transport and Energy (Letters, February 14), makes some important points about the environmental benefits of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez).
SIR – Liz Truss made mistakes in the scope and timing of her mini-Budget (“Truss: