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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)
  • Wednesday, 1 January, 2025
    Your QuestionsTax
    Should trusts be included in our divorce settlement?

    My husband and I have separated and are discussing assets to be divided

  • Tuesday, 24 December, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?

    I plan to keep a property in the UK

  • Wednesday, 11 December, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can I ensure my business runs smoothly after my death?

    I would like to pass my business to my eldest son

  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

    I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

  • Wednesday, 27 November, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can my brother and I resolve our financial dispute out of court?

    We are currently fighting over our late mother’s will - and it’s getting nasty between us

  • Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

    My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

  • Thursday, 14 November, 2024
    Global Economy
    Q&A: Experts answered your questions on trade and markets in the Trump era

    FT journalists responded to readers’ queries on how the global economy might change under the incoming president

    Montage of Alan Beattie, Brooke Masters and Andy Bounds
  • Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Do I have to pay a year’s rent up front?

    I’m looking for a property for my family while I’m working in London

  • Thursday, 7 November, 2024
    Q&AFT readers respond
    You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

    FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

    Montage of Donald Trump and quotation marks
  • Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
    Your QuestionsProperty sector
    Can I purchase a property anonymously?

    I fear my wealth will have an impact on any negotiations

  • Monday, 4 November, 2024
    FT readers respond
    Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

    With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

  • Saturday, 2 November, 2024
    UK Autumn Budget 2024
    Budget Q&A: Readers’ questions answered

    Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn Budget

  • Wednesday, 30 October, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I make my out-of-work ex-husband pay maintenance?

    He lost his job midway through our divorce and has stopped paying money to me and our child

  • Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    Can I replace the executors of my mother’s estate?

    I’m not confident they know what they are doing

  • Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?

    I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every year

  • Wednesday, 9 October, 2024
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should we let friends share our nanny?

    How would this work in practice with pay, holiday and tax?

  • 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

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