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Lucy Warwick-Ching

Communities Editor

Lucy Warwick-Ching is the communities editor, in charge of developing the FT's commenting strategy. She writes the weekly Your Questions column.

Previously Lucy was the personal finance digital editor. She produced the FT Money Show podcast, coordinated FT Money’s digital output and wrote for the weekday newspaper and FT.com.

Email Lucy Warwick-Ching @WarwickChing  on Twitter (link opens in a new browser window)
  • Friday, 4 October, 2024
    Q&AThe Big Question
    The Big Question: does age matter in politics? 

    This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are

    Joe Biden and Kemi Badenoch
  • Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can I best divorce my abusive husband?

    I’m afraid he will put me through economic hell

  • Friday, 27 September, 2024
    Q&AThe Big Question
    Is Labour’s economic outlook too gloomy?

    This week, the FT asks readers whether Starmer’s pessimistic tone is unsettling UK business

    Montage of images. Rachel Reeves on the left, Kier Starmer on the right with a big white question mark in between them
  • Wednesday, 25 September, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    What investments can I use to limit my inheritance tax liability?

    I’m also considering setting up a trust for my two adult children but am open to other ideas

  • Tuesday, 17 September, 2024
    Your QuestionsFinancial services
    Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?

    I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?

    Montage of a woman reading a letter with the crown logo of HMRC in the background
  • Wednesday, 11 September, 2024
    Your QuestionsFinancial Advice
    I’m British but I live abroad, so where should I divorce?

    I think I would be better off financially if I filed for divorce in the UK

  • Wednesday, 4 September, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Am I better off as a landlord or as an Airbnb host?

    I’ve come into some inheritance and would like to buy a property to rent out but tax is a concern

  • Friday, 30 August, 2024
    Q&AThe Big Question
    What’s next for tax in the UK?

    This week’s Big Question asks readers: should the UK government raise personal taxes to plug a gap in the public finances?

    A montage of a question mark, coin and HMRC logo
  • Wednesday, 28 August, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should I protect my business with a pre-nup?

    We plan to sell the company in around three years

  • Friday, 23 August, 2024
    Q&AThe Big Question
    Has tipping culture gone too far?

    This week’s Big Question asks readers: who should be responsible for ensuring service workers earn a decent living wage?

    A montage of a question mark, US dollar bills and a tip jar
  • Wednesday, 21 August, 2024
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    How can I avoid art investment scams?

    As a newcomer to the market, I’m worried about falling victim to fraud

  • Wednesday, 21 August, 2024
    FT Wealth Management
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    Families are enrolling children in financial education courses offered by their banks and advisers

  • Wednesday, 14 August, 2024
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance
    Can I pay our nanny through my business?

    She will be taking on occasional admin work for me

  • Wednesday, 7 August, 2024
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    Is my ex hiding crypto assets from me?

    Paperwork needs to be checked for signs of digital holdings

  • Wednesday, 31 July, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should I make my husband an employee?

    He is an accountant and helps me with my business

  • Monday, 29 July, 2024
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    Tell us why you think the US vice-president should win this year’s election

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  • Wednesday, 24 July, 2024
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    How best can I object to my neighbour’s extension plans?

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  • Wednesday, 17 July, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can my parents help pay my children’s school fees?

    They are worried about the tax implications

  • Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I use a mirror will to protect my children’s inheritance?

    We have stated that after we both die our assets are divided equally between our children

    Blue-tinted image of a middle-aged couple walking a dog down a country lane
  • Friday, 5 July, 2024
    FT readers respond
    You Tell Us: Voters chose Labour. Now what?

    FT readers respond to the outcome of the 2024 UK general election

  • Wednesday, 3 July, 2024
    FT readers respond
    UK General Election 2024: How do you feel about the key proposals?

    What is the most important issue? Tell us what is driving your choice in this election

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  • Wednesday, 3 July, 2024
    Insight & Comment
    Can I change our house deeds?

    Due to my footballer husband’s income our house is listed in his sole name and I worry what could happen if we divorce

  • Monday, 1 July, 2024
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    When it comes to staying on the right side of the regulations, it is not all plain sailing

    A view of two luxury yachts at a pier, contrasted with the historic architecture of Venice, including the brick Campanile tower and the domes of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Wednesday, 26 June, 2024
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    Should I pay into a Jisa or a junior Sipp for my grandchildren?

    I want to know the best way to pass down wealth

  • Wednesday, 19 June, 2024
    FT Wealth Management
    Wealth managers look beyond falling rates and rising tensions

    Clients’ investment portfolios are being designed to be resilient across multiple economic cycles

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