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The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 4 open general export licences (OGELs) to remove Rwanda as a permissible destination.
This is an advance notice of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list (also known as the consolidated list).
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the AUKUS open general licence (OGL).
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.
Updated guidance on the use of special and diacritic characters on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Updated guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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).
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has a new ultimate end-user screen for exporters to fill in.
The torture goods regulation has been amended.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has reversed the notice on new ultimate end-user screen.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has extended the validity of the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the general trade licence Russia sanctions – financial services and funds related to fertilisers.
Users should sign up to the Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) e‑alert service to receive important updates on training and changes to the licensing regime.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) confirms the licence transmission issue is resolved and normal declarations may resume.
This notice publishes the court judgement on Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) legal challenge.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and the retained Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.
Six open general export licences (OGELs) have been updated.
The strategic export control list has been updated.
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