This is such an interesting, thoughtful piece that is not overly critical and genuinely seeks to understand www.ft.com/content/a00c...

Is it ever right to give one child more money than another? When it comes to gifts or inheritance, parents must decide whether to give equally, or help those in most need

Is it ever right to give one child more money than the other? My cover story for this weekend's FT got a lot of debate - fascinating stories in the comments section www.ft.com/content/c006...

Ah thanks Stephen!

Should you lie to your kids about their Junior Isas? Parents worry about their children getting access to a lump sum at an early age — some choose to keep it a secret

An 18-year-old who suddenly has access to tens of thousands of pounds? What could possibly go wrong?

My column for this weekend's FT Money.

www.ft.com/content/56fc...

Sounds exciting!

Round of applause for this picture editor 👏👏

Are you sure you want to leave the UK to avoid inheritance tax? Advisers say increasing numbers of clients are taking advantage of residency rules

My column in this weekend's FT: isn't it a bit weird to want to leave the country to avoid inheritance tax if that means not seeing your offspring, who you want to inherit, as much?

www.ft.com/content/7586...

Just came across this pigeon thread - it is very uplifting!

Those expressions on their faces 😑

I still regularly get this theme tune stuck in my head. “One for all and all for one…”

Enjoying the comments on this. For me it's the angle between the right knee and hip that is mad - how could nobody have spotted this before it went to print?

A reasonable policy

Having to put on a jumper in the office because of the aircon feels increasingly ridiculous - but offices of the future are looking at ways to avoid this via more energy efficient/climate-friendly cooling methods. My piece for Work and Careers this week:

www.ft.com/content/eac4...

It’s muggy - - a T-shirt is fine :)

The real Salt Path: how the couple behind a bestseller le... Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth

I spent months on this investigation and gathered docs from the UK courts, Land Registry and a French local authority, to show that Raynor and Moth Winn's story is not as they claim. @tortoisemedia.bsky.social @observeruk.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Stop telling women they are cautious investors As the gender investment gap rises, it’s time to make lazy gender categorisations a thing of the past

One of my bugbears: if you tell people they are naturally a certain way, they will lean into it. Bit of a nature vs nurture debate that has naturally upset those that like to think women and men are definitely different.

on.ft.com/4leqnjh Stop telling women they are cautious investors

“Had I ever learned, I should have been a great proficient”

Eric Trump opens door to political dynasty [FREE TO READ] ‘If there’s one family that hasn’t profited off politics, it’s the Trump family,’ president’s son says in an interview

This interview is giving strong Lady Catherine de Bourgh vibes…

on.ft.com/46fcIn9 Eric Trump opens door to political dynasty

Alfred Brendel, Bravura Pianist Who Forged a Singular Path, Dies at 94

I took the train to Brussels to see Alfred Brendel's farewell concert in 2008 because the London one was sold out, and was struck by all the young people there who'd popped in before going clubbing: as they said, he was one of the greats. End of an era.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/a...

Ah yes, the familiar 'Oy!' greeting of the London cabbie 🤔

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Congrats Sinéad!

Markets could get a lot worse — and quickly The concern now among bankers and hedge fund managers is that something, somewhere could break

An excellent take on the warning signs in the markets by @katie0martin.ft.com

www.ft.com/content/c2b4...

I heard from someone in film that they are stopping making movies where there are any visual clues/explanations of what’s happening: everything has to be verbal, as they assume people are also looking at their phones while it’s on.

Just a normal everyday walk in the countryside… oh

It’s one of those traders looking stressed at screens days…

It’s 9am TFT time here, and citizens are already gathering to protest Tariffs by the United States. Our plain clothes Officer Penguins are attempting to maintain calm, but unfortunately we keep losing them in the crowd.

Elon Musk-backed judge loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge Republicans retain US House seats in Florida special elections but Democratic vote rises

"The race was the most expensive judicial contest in US history — with total campaign contributions of nearly $100mn — and was seen as a test case for Musk’s political might outside Washington."

www.ft.com/content/2c3f...

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

“I will say a prayer for victory,” Vance wrote. (Two other users subsequently added prayer emoji.)

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Reattaching for convenience