DBT Updates (WC 5 May)

Open general import licence (OGIL)

Page summary:
This open general import licence (OGIL) permits the importation of all goods into the United Kingdom, subject to the various exceptions it sets out.

Change made:
Explanatory note updated to advise that applications regarding the licensing of imports of nuclear materials should be made through the digital ‘apply for an import licence’ service.

Time updated:
4:46pm, 28 April 2025

Notice to exporters 2025/12: amendments to the Syria sanctions and revocation of general trade licence for Syria sanctions – earthquake relief efforts in Syria

Page summary:
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Syria sanctions amendments came into force on 25 April 2025 allowing removal of some export prohibitions.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
10:00am, 29 April 2025

General Trade Licence: earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey

Page summary:
This is a general trade licence to help facilitate humanitarian assistance in relation to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.

Change made:
The existing General Trade Licence for Syria sanctions – earthquake relief efforts has been revoked.

Time updated:
10:00am, 29 April 2025

Notice to exporters 2025/11: further sanctions against Russia introduced in April 2025

Page summary:
New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.

Change made:
The contact details has been deleted due to duplication in the links under (Further guidance and support).

Time updated:
3:46pm, 29 April 2025

Impact assessment and options assessment templates

Page summary:
Templates for government officials to use when completing an impact assessment (IA) or options assessment (OA) for government policy.

Change made:
Regulatory impact assessment template – evidence base links updated. Options assessment template – EPPS now fully referenced in section 7B. Changes made to both templates – opening paragraph explains the templates are not mandatory and can be adjusted as departments see fit. Section 4 makes clear that the logic model is only for the preferred option. Section 6 makes clear this is where assumptions and calculations of cost-benefit analysis should go. Section 7 introduction allows for no impact (as well as neutral and negligible). Declaration: changed to senior responsible officer to allow departments to use their preferred internal processes.

Time updated:
4:03pm, 29 April 2025

UK support to Ukraine: factsheet

Page summary:
This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Change made:
Factsheet reviewed and updated.

Time updated:
1:07pm, 30 April 2025

Notice to Importers 2950: Somalia import sanctions

Page summary:
Overview of import prohibitions in force on certain goods originating or consigned from Somalia that are imported into the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Change made:
Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses, sanctions and due diligence. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Time updated:
1:14pm, 30 April 2025

Notice to Importers 2948: Libya import sanctions

Page summary:
Overview of import prohibitions in force on certain goods originating or consigned from Libya imported into the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Time updated:
1:14pm, 30 April 2025

Notice to Importers 2945: North Korea import sanctions

Page summary:
Overview of import prohibitions in force on certain goods originating or consigned from the DPRK imported into the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Change made:
Amendments made to the ‘Trade sanctions licences’ section of the HTML document, relating to processes, import licenses and sanctions. Links and contact details updated in the ‘Enquiries’ section.

Time updated:
1:14pm, 30 April 2025

Notice to Importers 2952: Belarus import sanctions

Page summary:
Import prohibitions in force on certain goods originating or consigned from Belarus imported into the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Time updated:
1:14pm, 30 April 2025

Request for input on potential UK measures in response to US tariffs

Page summary:
Businesses were invited to share their views on potential UK measures responding to new US tariffs.

Change made:
Page updated to reflect closing of the request for input.

Time updated:
12:00am, 2 May 2025

Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with G to I)

Page summary:
A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with G, H or I.

Change made:
Factsheets updated with the latest data available.