Standardisation
Page summary:
Standardisation explained.
Change made:
New Memorandum of Understanding between DBT and BSI added.
Time updated:
10:08am, 7 October 2024
End-user undertaking (EUU) form
Page summary:
End-user undertaking form which must be completed to comply with standard individual export licence (SIEL) and standard individual trade control licence (SITCL) terms and conditions.
Change made:
End user undertaking form has been updated to remove references to SPIRE.
Time updated:
4:17pm, 7 October 2024
Exporting nuclear and related goods to India
Page summary:
Explains UK government policy towards civil nuclear exports to India and how we assess export licence applications.
Change made:
Link in the Apply for an export licence section has been updated to take the user to a more accurate page on GOV.UK to apply for a licence.
Time updated:
4:17pm, 7 October 2024
Controls on radioactive sources
Page summary:
Find out which radioactive sources you need a licence to export and how to apply for one.
Change made:
Link to the SPIRE licence service was removed. Users should visit the guidance pages for OIELs or SIELs that are linked to in this guidance instead of going directly to SPIRE.
Time updated:
4:18pm, 7 October 2024
UK Science and Innovation Network impact stories
Page summary:
These impact stories highlight the work of the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) around the world.
Change made:
Impact story added, the AI compute connection (Canada and the UK strengthen ties)
Time updated:
11:09am, 8 October 2024
Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Page summary:
Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin for the agreements contained within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
Change made:
Added: The Canada Origin Reference Document, version 1.4, dated 30 September 2024The Chile Preferential Tariff, version 2.6, dated 30 September 2024The CPTPP Preferential Tariff, version 1.1, dated 30 September 2024The CPTPP Origin Reference Document, version 1.1, dated 30 September 2024The Egypt Preferential Tariff, version 1.5, dated 30 September 2024The Morocco Preferential Tariff, version 2.4, dated 30 September 2024The Singapore Preferential Tariff, version 1.7, dated 30 September 2024The Tunisia Preferential Tariff, version 2.5, dated 30 September 2024The Turkey Preferential Tariff, version 1.5, dated 30 September 2024The Viet Nam Preferential Tariff, version 1.8, dated 30 September 2024
Time updated:
1:50pm, 8 October 2024
2021 UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) committee documents
Page summary:
Minutes from meetings held in 2021 under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:31pm, 8 October 2024
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government evidence on enforcement and compliance, 2023
Page summary:
This report sets out a summary of the government’s evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living and National Minimum Wage.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:00am, 10 October 2024
New unit to boost effectiveness of UK sanctions against Russia
Page summary:
New trade sanctions unit becomes operational
Change made:
Added Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation as a co-author.
Time updated:
9:13am, 10 October 2024
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:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
How to apply for a trade sanctions licence
Page summary:
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services
Page summary:
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Applying for export licences using SPIRE
Page summary:
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Change made:
New signposting was added to the SIEL section of the guide for users who need to apply for a licence to provide sanctioned services.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Information you must provide in response to a trade sanctions information request
Page summary:
If the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) asks you for information, you must provide it. If not, you may be committing an offence.
Change made:
This guidance is now in force, so the banner saying it is not yet in force has been removed.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Mandatory reporting for suspected breaches of trade sanctions
Page summary:
Providers of legal or financial services have a legal obligation to report suspected breaches of trade sanctions.
Change made:
This guidance is now in force, so the banner saying it is not yet in force has been removed. Link added to the online service to report a suspected breach of trade sanctions.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Appealing a civil monetary penalty for a breach of trade sanctions
Page summary:
How to request a review and how to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.
Change made:
This guidance is now in force, so the banner saying it is not in force yet has been removed.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Standard individual export licences (SIELs)
Page summary:
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Change made:
New signposting was added to the ‘Applying for a SIEL’ section of the page for users who need to apply for licence to provide sanctioned services.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Providing professional and business services to a person connected with Russia
Page summary:
Guidance on the services sanctions contained in The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Change made:
How to apply for a licence has been updated to explain which licence type you may need if you are providing professional and business services. This is following the granting of licensing and enforcement powers to the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI). Details added on how to report a suspected breach of trade sanctions.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Trading under sanctions with Russia
Page summary:
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Change made:
The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) is now responsible for issuing licences for certain sanctioned activity. A new section has been added under the title ‘Trade sanctions licensing’ explaining different types of trade sanctions licences and who issues them.OTSI’s contact details have been added.
Time updated:
10:00am, 10 October 2024
Apply for a standard individual export licence (SIEL) updated
Page summary:
Use this service to apply for a SIEL to export products or goods. You also can manage your applications and licences.
Change made:
New signposting was added for users who need to apply for a sanctions licence, which cannot be done via this service.
Time updated:
10:45am, 10 October 2024
How suspected breaches of trade sanctions are assessed by the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI)
Page summary:
OTSI’s enforcement powers as set out in The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
Change made:
This page was updated to include full details of case assessments.The former “civil monetary penalties for breaches of trade sanctions” guidance page was retired and consolidated into this guidance.
Time updated:
4:24pm, 10 October 2024
Trade sanctions: civil enforcement
Page summary:
How trade sanctions are enforced by the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI).
Change made:
The former “civil monetary penalties for breaches of trade sanctions” guidance page has been retired and consolidated into the “How suspected breaches of trade sanctions are assessed by the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI)” guidance.
Time updated:
4:27pm, 10 October 2024
UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks
Page summary:
UK and Switzerland resume trade talks for an upgraded free trade agreement
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:50pm, 11 October 2024
