Russell arrived in the UK in mid October with his wife and their 6-year-old daughter on leave outside the rules (LOTR). Like many Hong Kongers, Russell wanted to get a job as soon as possible and sent out nearly 100 job applications. He thought he hit rock bottom when McDonald’s refused to offer him a job interview. But, life works in mysterious ways and within two weeks of moving to Manchester, he found a job through other Hong Kongers they met in Whatsapp groups.

Will you still wear a mask after COVID vaccine arrives? It’s a yes for Kong Girl and London Lad, as we noticed fewer people i n our area are wearing it after news of the the Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the UK. In this article we talk about why some Hong Kongers prefer surgical masks made in Hong Kong.

At Christmastime, a whole range of seasonal foods will appear that you might be expected to eat. Here in the final part of our series on Christmas is your guide.

This is the third part on our series on Christmas. Let us walk you through what to expect and how to have fun on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

This is the second part on our series on Christmas. We hope this guidance on the culture around presents and cards will help you navigate your first British Christmas and make it special for you.

Not many of us will have a normal Christmas this year, especially new arrivals in the UK. For most of us it won’t be possible to get together and celebrate in the normal ways, but here are some things you should expect from your first UK Christmas.

This comes in four parts which we will post through the week.

Jessie So has been a journalist for 15 years. During 2019, she was one of the journalists at the frontline reporting on the protests in Hong Kong.

This year, with a large number of Hong Kongers planning to move to the UK due to the implementation of the National Security Law and the announcement of the BNO Visas, she turned her focus to documenting the stories of those who moved. She started talking to many about immigration.

She shares with Kong Girl some of the most memorable stories she saw and heard.

Let's face it, it is unlikely that we will bring all our furniture and electrical appliances with us to the UK. If your family and friends don't need them either, remember there are many Hong Kongers who will benefit massively from your donation.

One of the charities that will take your unwanted items to people in need is Hong Kong-based Crossroads Foundation (國際十字路會) . They have been operating for 25 years. We spoke to them to find out why you should not throw your stuff away.

"The BNO visa is our escape route," so Thomas brought his three kids, his wife, a dog and a rabbit to the UK in October. Thomas began his research seriously in August and came for one week to do viewings after details of the BNO Visa emerged. To arrange such a big move, Thomas had to be methodical and organised.

Carly Rajani is "never overseas Chinese, always a Hong Konger" despite living in the UK for 15 years. Wanting more opportunities (去闖), she applied for a working visa in 2005 and came to the UK as a single girl without a job. Little did she know she would then get married, have two children, and call the UK her permanent home. "If I could start a life here with nothing and nobody, I am sure Hong Kongers coming here on BNO Visas will be able to make it."