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Updated guidance on the use of special and diacritic characters on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is launching the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security approval F680.
This notice sets out compound penalties related to unlicensed exports of dual use goods, military goods and related activity controlled by the Export Control Order 2008.
This notice advises of the publication of a General Trade Licence to facilitate humanitarian assistance in relation to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.
Further to Notice to exporters 2025/06 giving advanced notice of updates to the UK strategic export control list.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.
The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the AUKUS open general licence (OGL).
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 4 open general export licences (OGELs) to remove Rwanda as a permissible destination.
The Department for Business and Trade has updated the guidance for UK exporters on countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention.
Further to notice to exporters 2022/33, a tranche of new trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 21 April 2023.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the OGEL exports in support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II).
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
Mali is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guidance for exporters about what to expect from an audit conducted by the export control joint unit.
Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.
How to get prior authorisation to use an open general export licence (OGEL) for goods, software or technology which support UK government defence contracts.
Cape Verde is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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