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Letters:<strong> Greg Brooks</strong>, <strong>Michael Pyke</strong> and <strong>Jem Whiteley </strong>on why the use of the glottal stop is a mystery to many outsiders

<strong>Letters: </strong>Vast sums have been spent on an academy system that has failed, writes <strong>Michael Pyke</strong>, while <strong>Brett Wigdortz</strong> says the plan for England’s schools is pointless without an early years strategy

Letters: <strong>Dr Jonathan Punt</strong> wonders what faith can we have in her judgment when it comes to striking international trade deals; <strong>Michael Pyke</strong> recommends Aldi’s Albariño; and <strong>Alan Lane</strong> questions the plan to ‘level up’

Privatisation and Grenfell As an architect, I agree with everything that Rowan Moore says (“The culture of incompetence that led to Grenfell still imperils us”, Comment). In the course of the 20th century, it was determined that building regulations should no longer stipulate forms of construction but specify “functional requirements” instead. This approach was supposed to promote competition and innovation in the industry. Many years ago, I asked Bill Allen, sometime head of the Building Research Establishment, a question about this. His answer electrified me: “Things fail in syste...