From Mr Francis Wright. Sir, There have been many articles, comments and letters regarding horsemeat introduced into manufactured lasagne, meat balls and various dishes
From Mr Tom Brown. Sir, You are right to characterise Moody’s downgrade of the UK as immediately more a matter of political embarrassment than a reflection of change in creditworthiness
From Prof John A. Mathews. Sir, I agree with Bill Richardson’s overall assessment that the US needs to invest more in renewables for its long-term energy security
From Mr Mark Gomar. Sir, I see that the financier Jim Rogers has been quoted in the media again commenting that he expects sterling ‘to continue to go down further in real terms’
From Mr Robert Sutherland Smith. Sir, May I express a hope that the chancellor of the exchequer uses a heaven-sent opportunity to do what he had the perfect opportunity of sensibly doing a year ago
From Mr Michael Ullmann. Sir, Although we appreciate the positive commentary in Lucy Kellaway’s column, we are compelled to respond to her suggestion of ‘slippage’ in our core values
From Prof Emiliano Brancaccio and Prof Giuseppe Fontana. Sir, The citizens of the eurozone’s third largest economy have delivered a chilling message to markets and policy makers
From Prof Robert Skidelsky and Prof Marcus Miller. Sir, In calling for a supply-friendly growth strategy for Britain we were disappointed not to have the support of Meghnad Desai
From Mr M.J. Russell. Sir, Robert Skidelsky and Marcus Miller’s reflection on supply and demand measures would appear to neglect the long-term effect of government deficit spending
From Mr Eduardo Epperlein. Sir, Your report ‘Banks’ risk tactic under fire’ (February 18) raises important issues about bank capital but requires additional context
From Mr Bruce C. Onsager. Sir, The FT’s coverage of the sequester misses an important facet of the debate: the collective yawn expressed by the American populace
From Ms Roselaine Pennino. Sir, I partly agree with Titan chief executive Maurice Taylor (‘Gallic tensions inflated as US tyre chief attacks French working hours’, February 21)
From Toine Manders MEP. Sir, Since David Cameron’s speech on Europe much uncertainty has been created over whether Britain will stay in the EU in the future with direct access to our common market
From Mr Elemér Terták. Sir, Sony Kapoor’s remarks are surprising, disregarding the content of the Liikanen report and the financial sector reform being implemented in Europe
From Mr John Papadachi. Sir, I have long been puzzled by Winston Churchill’s concept of ‘an island race’, and David Cameron’s recent reference to ‘an island nation’ had me scratching my head again