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Reminders of good practice for your export licence applications in 2024 and beyond.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and the Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.
The UK strategic export list has been updated.
UK company fined for the unlicensed trade of goods, in breach of The Russian (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
An update of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD's) contact details on the open general licence export for exhibition: military goods.
A guidance note with further information and tools to counter current and emerging trends related to Russian sanctions evasion.
The Export Control Joint Unit has updated 4 open general licences (OGLs) to reflect the lists of controlled items following changes to the regulations.
Open General Licence to support the Global Combat Air Programme and the need for an eligibility letter from the UK Ministry of Defence to use it.
The United Kingdom is adapting its existing Ministry of Defence Form 680 (F680) security process.
The compounding settlement results for the 2nd quarter of this year.
Export Control Joint Unit changes to contacting operations.
New trade sanctions on Iran introduced in September 2024.
The government is removing the licensing consideration from 31 October 2024.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated two open general export licences (OGELs).
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued compound settlement offers to 3 UK exporters.
The Department for Business and Trade has updated the guidance for UK exporters on countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention.
This is an advance notice of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list (also known as the consolidated 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.
Updated guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology).
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