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List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
This page brings together the government's announcements of the UK’s sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Information about UK sanctions to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating outside the UK.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Uzbekistan.
The UK has sanctioned individuals suspected of atrocities including mass killings, sexual violence, and deliberate attacks on civilians in El Fasher, Sudan.
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Georgia.
Individuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those responsible for violence against the Syrian people.
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