Yang Tengbo, a 50-year-old Chinese businessman and alleged spy banned from the UK, has been accused of forming close relationships with Prince Andrew and politicians to be “leveraged” by China. Details of the allegations against him came to light when a court order banning his identification was lifted. Yang, also known as Chris Yang, founded consultancy firm Hampton Group International, and has been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK. UK authorities believe he is associated with the UFWD, a secretive arm of the Chinese government. Despite denying the allegations, he was banned from the UK on national security grounds. Evidence found on his devices suggested links to the UFWD and the Chinese state, leading to the decision to bar him from the country. Yang has launched a legal challenge against the ban.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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