Baby lies | Fuel price fairness | Gut feelings | Fifa fiasco | Human connection | Cooking instructions

When gently asked about a pen scribble in a picture book “Goodness, I wonder who did that?”, 27-month-old Emily confidently retorted “Nancy!” – our miniature dachshund ( Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests, 16 March ).
Dianne Ball
Nottingham

• The government’s fuel duty is set, but the VAT element is a percentage of the retail price. Reducing VAT, perhaps to zero, could be a way to show an intent for fuel price “fairness” and avoid accusations that the government is profiteering, as it is suggesting that others might be ( Watchdog puts UK fuel retailers ‘on notice’ over profiteering from Iran war, 12 March ).
Mic Porter
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear