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DSIT Update – 1 Dec

Cyber security guidance for business Page summary: Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats. Change made: Added link to the cyber insurance guide. Added details of the free 30 minutes with a Cyber Advisor. Updated the Cyber Essentials description. Time updated: 5:20pm, 3 December 2025 TechExpert Page summary: TechExpert is part of TechFirst,…
Ben Kemp
December 12, 2025
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Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations – 17 December Webinar

Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations - Webinar On 17 December, FCDO and OFSI will be holding a webinar on the move to a single list for UK sanctions designations. In this webinar we will be discussing the change taking place on the 28 January 2026, an explanation of what improvements are being made to the UK…
Ben Kemp
December 12, 2025
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ASF in Spain: Regionalisation measures

On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were detected in wild boar within the Barcelona province. Regionalisation measures and restrictions for ASF in Spain have now been implemented and reflected in the relevant third-country lists, following confirmation of the restricted zones by the Spanish authorities. The OVS note can be found on GOV.UK.…
Ben Kemp
December 12, 2025
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APHA update – UK Border Target Operating Model

Updates from a recent call with APHA: African Swine Fever – Spain There is an ongoing outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain. The situation is fluid with regard to the scale and duration, but the situation has changed; rather than a Spain-wide ban, there is now a regional restriction in place (focused on the Barcelona region), with no new…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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African Swine Fever – update on imports from Spain, 28 November 2025

African Swine Fever - update on imports from Spain, 28 November 2025 Dear Trader,   On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been detected in wild boar within the Barcelona region. Spanish authorities have instructed their official veterinarians that, at national level, no further export certificates can be signed for affected products…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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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