MORE bad news for Denis Fryer, the FTSE 100 recently closed at a record high for the fourth consecutive day, the first time since 1999 that has happened.

Most financial people say the pound has been over-valued for many years.

Sterling’s weakness since the referendum has made UK-produced goods more attractive internationally, helping industry rebound after a spell of uncertainty following the Brexit vote.

Manufacturing firms are hiring more staff to meet extra demand.

Employment levels increased at the fastest pace for 14 months, with small companies in particular hiring enthusiastically.

The faster railway I was referring to was HS2. Is spending billions of pounds to get a few business people to the Midlands 20 minutes sooner the best use of tax-payers' money? 

After the Clapham rail crash, 35 deaths and 484 injuries, standing passengers were a large contributing factor. Since 1999 standing is still a main cause of concern.

Seating for all is a better use of fare payers’ money.

Dave Christian, Southampton.