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New guidance and tools for GOV.UK sanctions content

New guidance and tools for GOV.UK sanctions content Following the cross-government sanctions review and user requests for clearer guidance, we’ve made improvements and launched new pages on GOV.UK. The licensing considerations for trade sanctions under the Russia regime are now navigable and scannable in a guide that forms part of the statutory guidance: Look up considerations for trade licences under the…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Update – 24 Nov

From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals Page summary: The Government has launched the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:30pm, 22 November 2025 UK Critical Minerals Strategy Page summary: The government’s new strategy sets the UK’s long-term ambition to ensure we have the critical minerals we need to…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update – 24 Nov

Sovereign AI Open Call: Autonomous Labs Page summary: This is a preliminary market engagement for autonomous labs capabilities in the UK. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 24 November 2025 Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit Page summary: A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Updates – WC 24 Nov

Participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Page summary: This page provides an overview of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), who it applies to, and the first steps for participants looking to engage with the scheme. Change made: Added link to the main response to the UK ETS scope expansion: maritime sector consultation. Time updated: 5:00pm,…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Update – 24 Nov

Animal diseases: evaluating risks through international trade Page summary: Assessing the likelihood of introducing animal diseases to Great Britain through the trade of live animals and animal products. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:47pm, 24 November 2025 UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference Page summary: UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 Change made:…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update – WC 24 November

Blood products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material intended for dispatch to, or transit through, the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8299 updated Page summary: Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export blood products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Get ready for ICS2 – Important information for traders who move goods into Northern Ireland (NI) by road and rail

Get ready for ICS2 - Important information for traders who move goods into Northern Ireland (NI) by road and rail From the extended deadline of 31 December 2025, all hauliers and carriers transporting goods into Northern Ireland by road and rail must use the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) and provide additional data not previously required. ICS2 is the EU’s new platform for submitting Safety and Security…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2025
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The Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025

Dear members, please be advised that the below update of Northern Ireland Legislation introduces the EU  2022/30 implementing legislation on Cybersecurity requirements to the Radio Equipment Directive. Medical Devices and IVDs are exempt, however off the shelf IT equipment with radio functions are in scope, this means that such equipment including that provided with IVDs, placed on the Northern Ireland…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2025
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The Biocidal Products (Data Protection Periods) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Please note the below update to the UK Biocidal products regulation: The Biocidal Products (Data Protection Periods) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 These Regulations amend Article 95 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (EUR 2012/528) (“the GB Biocidal Products…
Ben Kemp
December 10, 2025
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