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The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the AUKUS open general licence (OGL).
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.
New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.
Further to Notice to exporters 2025/06 giving advanced notice of updates to the UK strategic export control list.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 13 open general export licences (OGELs).
Updated guidance on the use of special and diacritic characters on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
The Home Office has launched the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS).
Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology).
Guidance on the Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Liberia is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guinea is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Mali is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Niger is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Togo is subject to regional controls governing small arms, light weapons, components and ammunition.
Guidance for UK exporters on the process of exporting nuclear and dual-use goods and services covered by the Procurement Channel.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) with a trade control licence must do when their circumstances change like leaving the sector or merging.
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