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- As confusion and chaos grips Britain over its future with the EU, here’s a look back at some of Brexit’s instigators and where they are now
Critics have long highlighted the potential for misuse of the vouchers, which were first introduced in the form of a pilot scheme in 2009.
Critics have long highlighted the potential for misuse of the vouchers, which were first introduced in the form of a pilot scheme in 2009.
There are some 350 of the 737 MAX 8 planes currently in service around the world and while some countries and airlines have opted to ground the planes, others are continuing to fly the aircraft.
There are some 350 of the 737 MAX 8 planes currently in service around the world and while some countries and airlines have opted to ground the planes, others are continuing to fly the aircraft.
From sub-zero conditions on Tai Mo Shan to unique rock formations at the Geopark and a monkey kingdom in Kam Shan, some 40 per cent of city’s land area is set aside for Mother Nature. But how long will these stay safe from development?
From sub-zero conditions on Tai Mo Shan to unique rock formations at the Geopark and a monkey kingdom in Kam Shan, some 40 per cent of city’s land area is set aside for Mother Nature. But how long will these stay safe from development?
The pairing of low income tax and high property values has been successful for the city, but experts warn it might not last.
The pairing of low income tax and high property values has been successful for the city, but experts warn it might not last.
If the Security Bureau’s proposal becomes law, there will be an extradition arrangement between Hong Kong and the mainland for the first time – but legal experts caution such a change could also affect existing arrangements with other jurisdictions.
If the Security Bureau’s proposal becomes law, there will be an extradition arrangement between Hong Kong and the mainland for the first time – but legal experts caution such a change could also affect existing arrangements with other jurisdictions.
While some see it as mere superstition, fortune stick drawing has become a semi-official ritual in Hong Kong over recent decades.
While some see it as mere superstition, fortune stick drawing has become a semi-official ritual in Hong Kong over recent decades.
Unauthorised changes and missing inspection forms raise further concerns over safety at line’s Hung Hom station.
Unauthorised changes and missing inspection forms raise further concerns over safety at line’s Hung Hom station.
The government has been trying to promote the use of e-cars through tax concessions. From 1994, it waived the first registration tax on e-cars but in 2017 it cut the benefit and capped the tax break at just HK$97,500 for private e-cars.
The government has been trying to promote the use of e-cars through tax concessions. From 1994, it waived the first registration tax on e-cars but in 2017 it cut the benefit and capped the tax break at just HK$97,500 for private e-cars.
Greek lawmakers ratify agreement to end a nearly three decade-long dispute over neighbouring Macedonia’s name.
Greek lawmakers ratify agreement to end a nearly three decade-long dispute over neighbouring Macedonia’s name.
After a mainland Chinese tourist was killed in the busy shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui on Monday after a window fell from 16th floor of five-star Mira hotel, here’s all you need to know about window regulations in the city.
After a mainland Chinese tourist was killed in the busy shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui on Monday after a window fell from 16th floor of five-star Mira hotel, here’s all you need to know about window regulations in the city.
First published in France in 1900, the Michelin Guide now lists around 20,000 international restaurants but is not without controversy, with allegations of bias, snobbery and of putting too much pressure on chefs.
First published in France in 1900, the Michelin Guide now lists around 20,000 international restaurants but is not without controversy, with allegations of bias, snobbery and of putting too much pressure on chefs.
Both the chief executive and lawmakers opposing cutbacks to elderly welfare payments are blaming each other for the fallout.
Both the chief executive and lawmakers opposing cutbacks to elderly welfare payments are blaming each other for the fallout.
Theresa May will face down a vote of no confidence in her government, after her Brexit deal was shot down by MPs in the heaviest parliamentary defeat of the democratic era.
Theresa May will face down a vote of no confidence in her government, after her Brexit deal was shot down by MPs in the heaviest parliamentary defeat of the democratic era.
Hong Kong’s biggest landowner and the city’s richest man are behind some of the largest port operators at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal. A competition investigation is underway after four of those operators formed an alliance.
Hong Kong’s biggest landowner and the city’s richest man are behind some of the largest port operators at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal. A competition investigation is underway after four of those operators formed an alliance.
Here’s how previous US presidents have used the Oval Office to make major announcements.
Here’s how previous US presidents have used the Oval Office to make major announcements.
From the myths that inspired the name of the Chang’e landing to the future of space exploration, we take a look at some of the most interesting aspects of this mission.
From the myths that inspired the name of the Chang’e landing to the future of space exploration, we take a look at some of the most interesting aspects of this mission.
Former prosecutors say the justice department veered from regular practice on cases involving a top government official. So just why is Teresa Cheng’s decision to not seek external legal advice so controversial?
Former prosecutors say the justice department veered from regular practice on cases involving a top government official. So just why is Teresa Cheng’s decision to not seek external legal advice so controversial?
Tests done throughout the year raise questions about honey products and health food such as tofu including red flags in margarine and bakery items.
Tests done throughout the year raise questions about honey products and health food such as tofu including red flags in margarine and bakery items.
When the volcano erupted, it shot ash 27km into the air, affecting weather patterns across the globe for years, and plunging the surrounding area into darkness for days
When the volcano erupted, it shot ash 27km into the air, affecting weather patterns across the globe for years, and plunging the surrounding area into darkness for days
Unlike the CIA or MI6, the Ministry of State Security doesn’t have an official website or any publicly listed contacts. So what is known about the sprawling espionage operation?
Unlike the CIA or MI6, the Ministry of State Security doesn’t have an official website or any publicly listed contacts. So what is known about the sprawling espionage operation?
Cryptocurrency promoter is out on bail after arrest over outrageous stunts in city’s poorest district.
Cryptocurrency promoter is out on bail after arrest over outrageous stunts in city’s poorest district.
Annual meeting of policymakers begins at Jingxi Hotel in Beijing on Tuesday and will discuss the economic policy for next year.
Annual meeting of policymakers begins at Jingxi Hotel in Beijing on Tuesday and will discuss the economic policy for next year.
The conviction of former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho in a New York court and detention of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Canada have demonstrated the global reach of US law enforcement.
The conviction of former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho in a New York court and detention of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, in Canada have demonstrated the global reach of US law enforcement.
The PLA took a back seat to economic development in the first decades of the country’s determination to lie low and foster growth.
The PLA took a back seat to economic development in the first decades of the country’s determination to lie low and foster growth.
One is 46, chief financial officer of the telecoms company founded by her father, and in Canadian detention, the other 21, a Harvard student and recent belle of the Paris debutantes’ ball. And neither has taken their father’s name.
One is 46, chief financial officer of the telecoms company founded by her father, and in Canadian detention, the other 21, a Harvard student and recent belle of the Paris debutantes’ ball. And neither has taken their father’s name.