Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states)
Page summary:
Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.
Change made:
This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. A condition has been added requiring the licence reference is entered onto the UK’s customs declarations system.
Time updated:
9:30am, 16 December 2025
Independent Review of the Windsor Framework
Page summary:
This is a page where announcements regarding the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework can be published.
Change made:
Added a link to the page: Government response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework
Time updated:
2:00pm, 16 December 2025
Government response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework
Page summary:
The Government has responded to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework, which was conducted by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:00pm, 16 December 2025
Common Travel Area: rights of UK and Irish citizens
Page summary:
Information for UK and Irish citizens on their rights under the Common Travel Area arrangements (CTA).
Change made:
Removed references to Service Provider from Switzerland as this route is now closed and added information about using a valid national identity card to enter the UK.
Time updated:
12:01am, 1 January 2026
Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
Page summary:
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK as a citizen from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Change made:
Removed reference to Service Provider from Switzerland visa as this route is now closed.
Time updated:
12:01am, 1 January 2026
Make an entry summary declaration using the Import Control System 2
Page summary:
Check when you need to use this system to make an entry summary declaration for goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU.
Change made:
The Import Control System (ICS) for Northern Ireland, has been replaced by the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) service. This will be used for movements into Northern Ireland from 31 December 2025.
Time updated:
12:15am, 1 January 2026
Switzerland: providing services and travelling for business
Page summary:
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Switzerland.
Change made:
Removed references to service provision of pre-transition period contracts in the ‘Trade and services regulations in Switzerland’ section.
Time updated:
9:00am, 2 January 2026
Get ECMT permits to transport goods internationally
Page summary:
Apply for permits to transport goods to, through or from European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) countries, and the rules you must follow.
Change made:
ECMT permits are now digital. The way you access and use the permits has changed.
Time updated:
10:54am, 2 January 2026
Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Page summary:
Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 which have the force of law.
Change made:
The email address for the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) Helpdesk has been updated in the ‘Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018’ attachment.
Time updated:
1:53pm, 2 January 2026
Transit newsletters – HMRC updates
Page summary:
Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS).
Change made:
The email address for the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) Helpdesk has been updated in the March 2024 and December 2024 newsletters.
Time updated:
2:43pm, 2 January 2026
