UK Home Office rules that Yang is engaged in 'covert and deceptive activity' on behalf of Chinese Communist Party

The Home Office ruled that Yang , 50 , is engaged in “covert and deceptive activity” identified on behalf of Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department (UFWD) The UFWD 's role is to build relationships with and influence entities outside the party.

Prince Andrew will not be joining his brother King Charles III and other members of the royal family for Christmas this year .