Notice to Importers 2953: Russia import sanctions
Page summary:
Import prohibitions in force under the Russia Sanctions Regulations 2019, as amended. It should be read alongside the statutory guidance.
Change made:
‘Import licences’ section of ‘NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions’ updated to advise when a licence cannot be granted.
Time updated:
11:39am, 10 February 2025
Import controls
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How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
Change made:
‘Trade sanctions’ section updated to advise when a licence cannot be granted.
Time updated:
11:39am, 10 February 2025
How to apply for a trade sanctions licence
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Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Change made:
‘Import licence’ section updated to advise when a licence cannot be granted.
Time updated:
11:39am, 10 February 2025
UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement
Page summary:
Documents related to the UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement.
Change made:
Information confirming that domestic procedures to implement the UK Switzerland RPQ Agreement have been completed has been added to the page.
Time updated:
12:49pm, 10 February 2025
Trade with Switzerland
Page summary:
How you import from and export to Switzerland.
Change made:
Recognition of professional qualifications section updated to confirm domestic procedures to implement the UK Switzerland RPQ Agreement have been completed.
Time updated:
12:50pm, 10 February 2025
Agreement between the Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) and the UK on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications
Page summary:
Documents regarding the Recognition of Professional Qualifications between the UK and Switzerland.
Change made:
Confirmation that domestic procedures to implement agreement have been completed added to the page.
Time updated:
12:50pm, 10 February 2025
Report a suspected breach of trade sanctions
Page summary:
Tell us if you think you, or someone else, may have breached trade sanctions.
Change made:
Removed some details about reporting to HMRC, as this information is now on the HMRC page linked from this section.
Time updated:
4:19pm, 11 February 2025
Interministerial Group for Business and Industry: terms of reference (2025)
Page summary:
The aim of this Interministerial Group is to consider and consult on issues relating to business and industry policy.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:40pm, 11 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Committee of Senior Officials – decision No. 1/2022, 6 July 2022
Page summary:
Decision No. 1/2022 of the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Committee adopting the EPA Committee rules of procedure.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:37pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Committee of Senior Officials – note, 6 July 2022
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Note following the first meeting of the Kenya-UK EPA Committee of Senior Officials.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:37pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation – note, 1 March 2023
Page summary:
Note following the first meeting of the UK-Kenya EPA Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:38pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Committee – decision No. 1/2023, 21 March 2023
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Decision No. 1/2023 of the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Committee adopting the rules of procedure for the EPA Council.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:38pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Committee – decision No. 2/2023, 21 March 2023
Page summary:
Decision No. 2/2023 of the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Committee adopting the rules of procedure of a panel and the code of conduct for arbitrators.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:38pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya EPA Council – note, 21 March 2023
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Note following the first meeting of the UK-Kenya EPA Council.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:39pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Committee documents
Page summary:
Decisions, documents and meeting minutes from the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) committees and councils.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:39pm, 12 February 2025
UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement
Page summary:
Documents containing treaty information and a summary of the UK-Kenya trade agreement.
Change made:
Link added to UK-Kenya EPA committee documents content.
Time updated:
3:39pm, 12 February 2025
Regulations: Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit sharing (ABS)
Page summary:
Guidance for those conducting research and development on genetic resources.
Change made:
Minor updates made, including to the OPSS address, and obsolete leaflet removed.
Time updated:
4:04pm, 12 February 2025
Preference utilisation of UK trade in goods, 2022
Page summary:
2022 statistics on the UK’s utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under PTAs, including trade in goods between Great Britain and the EU under the TCA.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority
Page summary:
This steer sets out government priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Promoting electronic invoicing across UK businesses and the public sector
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HMRC are seeking views on standardising electronic invoicing and increasing its adoption across UK businesses and the public sector.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Preference utilisation of UK trade in goods
Page summary:
Statistics on the UK’s utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under preferential trade agreements (PTAs).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Preference utilisation of UK trade in goods: technical annex
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Technical annex for the statistics on the UK’s utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under preferential trade agreements (PTAs).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Preference utilisation of UK trade in goods: pre-release access list
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Pre-release access list for the statistics on the UK’s utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under preferential trade agreements (PTAs).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Preference utilisation of UK trade in goods, 2021
Page summary:
2021 statistics on the UK’s utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under PTAs, including trade in goods between Great Britain and the EU under the TCA.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 13 February 2025
Business Secretary sets out ambition for further, faster growth
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Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds spoke at Samsung KX in London on 13 February 2025.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
12:35pm, 13 February 2025
Government sets out plans for ‘e-invoicing’ overhaul to cut paperwork
Page summary:
Government consultation on electronic invoicing launched
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
1:36pm, 13 February 2025
Smarter regulation: deregulating the commercial agents regulations
Page summary:
We’re seeking views on the deregulation of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993.
Change made:
Consultation response added to page.
Time updated:
3:57pm, 13 February 2025
International trade mission to Ukraine deepens industry ties and boosts growth
Page summary:
First-of-its-kind international defence trade mission to Kyiv deepens industry ties between Ukraine and its allies
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
1:20pm, 14 February 2025
