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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.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a compound settlement offer to a UK exporter.
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).
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.
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.
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 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 ECJU's notice of the upcoming Statutory Instrument (SI): the Export Control (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025.
The UK has formally acceded to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls.
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