Sums do not add up for Brexit ‘losers’ Poor Mr and Mrs Carleton. What a sad story (Pension drop brings worry, Connexion, January issue) – “no holidays, no birthday treats, relying on charities”. Published: 29 January 2020
Right way and wrong way I was surprised to read the remark in an article (Connexion, December issue) that “…telephone sales companies should be allowed to exercise their right to prospect for business. If it was outlawed, people who work in call centres would lose jobs”. Published: 29 January 2020
Madame XXX Re your article on “tu versus vous” and the important question of style when addressing a lover. Published: 29 January 2020
Compensate us What compensation can we expect from the UK government to make up for our loss of human rights, not to mention the extra expenses and financial losses we have incurred since Brexit was announced? Published: 29 January 2020
Housing is the major crisis I fear those who are protesting against the pensions changes may be missing the point. Published: 29 January 2020
We’re so lucky! Many readers write about the problems and difficulties of life in France so we are highlighting a pleasant experience. Published: 29 January 2020
‘They’ is plural I cannot agree with the short article on page 11 of your January edition which states that “in English, ‘they’ can be used for one person...” Published: 29 January 2020
Cooking up frustration We moved to France three years ago and have had to overcome all sorts of adjustments to life. It’s the simple things that cause the most frustration. Published: 29 January 2020
How much to live in France Thanks to the many readers who wrote in with feedback on how much is needed as a pension for a reasonable retirement in France (rent or mortgage not included). Here’s a selection of replies: Published: 29 January 2020
French second home rules change On behalf of those who are UK-resident but may spend up to 180 consecutive days per year in their French homes, we bring to attention that, post-Brexit, we will only be allowed 90 days in any 180. Published: 29 January 2020