Sanctions
114 publications classified by Officially as Sanctions, judged from each publication's own title and summary.
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Meth trafficking across Middle East becoming more advanced, UNODC warns
Authorities in Iran intercepted 3,663 kilogrammes of methamphetamines headed for Europe and the Persian Gulf in the first quarter of 2026, according to the UN’s drugs and crime fighting agency (UNO...
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Russland
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF hat Änderungen des Anhangs 2 und 8 der Verordnung vom 4. März 2022 über Massnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Situation in der ...
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Moldau
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF hat eine Änderung des Anhangs der Verordnung vom 28. Juni 2023 über Massnahmen betreffend Moldau (SR 946.231.156.5) publiziert.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Sudan
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung (WBF) hat den Anhang 2 der Verordnung vom 25. Mai 2005 über Massnahmen gegenüber Sudan (SR 946.231.18) geändert.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Südsudan
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung (WBF) hat eine Änderung des Anhangs 2 der Verordnung vom 12. August 2015 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Republik Südsudan (SR 946...
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78 arrests in bust of major Western Mediterranean smuggling network in Spain
The operation, conducted under a newly established Europol Taskforce within Europol’s European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling, brought together officers from the French National Police (Police au...
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Taliban
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gege...
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Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/18: F680 licence applicants to use LITE instead of SPIRE
This notice advises applicants for F680 licences to use LITE rather than SPIRE.
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Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/17: company named in compound settlement for breaches of export control
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter.
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Former police officer’s sentence increased for relationship with abuse victim
An ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met whilst on duty had his sentence increased after the Attorney G...
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Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/16: compound settlement for breaches of export control
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded compound settlements with two UK exporter.
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Guidance: Check if an email or communication claiming to be from OFSI is genuine
If you’ve received an email, letter or other communications claiming to be from the Office of Financial Sanctions (OFSI), this guidance explains how to check whether it is genuine, recognise common...
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Accredited official statistics: Operation of police powers under TACT 2000, to March 2026
Contains statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests and outcomes, and stops and searches.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Demokratische Republik Kongo
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung des Anhangs 1 der Verordnung vom 22. Juni 2005 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Demokratischen Republik Kongo (SR 946.231.12) publiziert.
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Corporate report: UK strategic export controls annual report 2025
This report gives a detailed overview of the UK's strategic export controls policy and export licensing decisions for the period January to December 2025.
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Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: ISIL (Da'esh) und Al-Kaida
Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft (SECO) hat eine Änderung der Liste der sanktionierten natürlichen Personen, Unternehmen und Organisationen der Verordnung vom 21. März 2025 über Massnahmen gege...
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Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/15: firm named after Russia sanctions breach settlement
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) names firm after receiving breach settlement related to Russia sanctions.
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Guidance: Open general export licence (export of dual-use items)
Licence permitting a wide range of dual-use listed items to a variety of destinations, including EU member states, the United States, and others.
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Guidance: The U.S. and UK Economic Sanctions Authorities: A Comparative Overview
This guidance compares key aspects of U.S. and UK sanctions regimes.
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UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine
The United Kingdom has imposed its largest ever penalty for a breach of Russian financial sanctions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence - INT/2026/9559192
Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2026/9559192, UK Interdiction.
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Guidance: MIN 732 (M+F) Amendment 3 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
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New high street unit set up in nationwide blitz on dodgy shops
Organised crime gangs will be hit with raids, shop closures, and cash seizures in a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops.
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Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/13: declaring exports under OGELs and GEAs on the UK’s customs declarations system
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) informs upcoming requirement to add licence references into the UK’s Customs Declarations System.
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Official Statistics: Strategic export controls: licensing statistics: 1 October to 31 December 2025
Export control licensing data for 1 October to 31 December 2025.
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Official Statistics: Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 2025
Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2025.
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2026/9491628
Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2026/9491628
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Decision: UK's steel trade measure from 1 July 2026
Details about a new steel trade measure from 1 July 2026, which limits tariff-free steel import quota volumes.
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Guidance: How to submit export licence applications under Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
Guidance for exporters on submitting Export Licence applications for consideration.
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Accredited official statistics: Operation of police powers under TACT 2000, to December 2025
Contains statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests and outcomes, and stops and searches.
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Policy paper: Sanctions enforcement: cross-government approach, March 2026
An overview of the UK’s cross-government strategic approach to enforcing breaches of UK sanctions.
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2026/8893924
Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2026/8893924, Maritime Mutual Re-Insurance Wind Down General Licence
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Russia: list of designations and sanctions notices
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
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ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida: list of designations and sanctions notices
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2025/8031092
Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2025/8031092, Continuation of Business of Lukoil International Entities
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596
Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596, Continuation of Business of Lukoil Bulgaria Entities
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Guidance: OFSI General licence INT/2025/7363752
Details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/7363752, Shah Deniz Project Activities
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Guidance: OFSI General Licence - INT/2025/6641960
Details for OFSI General Licence - INT/2025/6641960, non-designated third-party brokerage accounts held at designated brokerage firms (“Brokerage Accounts”)
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Guidance: Sanctions compliance in the Art Market Participants and High Value Goods sector: Threat Assessment
Assessment of threats to UK financial sanctions compliance: a report from OFSI to support a risk-based approach to compliance in Art Market Participants and High Value Goods sector.
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Guidance: OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748
Details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748, Arbitration Costs
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Guidance: OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635700
Details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635700, Russian Oil Exempt Projects
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Statutory guidance: Proceeds of Crime
The SFO traces, restrains and recovers the proceeds of complex economic crime, including fraud, bribery and corruption.
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Make and manage an export declaration online: service availability and issues
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Make and manage an export declaration online service.
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New investment for Border Security Command
Up to £75 million in new investment for the Border Security Command paves way for an autumn immigration crime crackdown.
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Guidance: Open general licence (global combat air programme)
Licence allowing use of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), subject to certain conditions.
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Guidance: OFSI General licence INT/2024/4761108
Details for OFSI General licence INT/2024/4761108 - Funds of non-designated third parties involving designated credit or financial institutions (“Personal Remittances”)
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Guidance: UK Financial Sanctions FAQs
OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.
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Guidance: Financial sanctions licensing: supplementary guidance
Guidance from OFSI for licence applications: licensing principles, delegation frameworks, and permitted 'reasonable' payments for staff and travel expenses.
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Guidance: Financial sanctions general guidance
General guidance for UK financial sanctions
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Statutory guidance: Iran sanctions: guidance
Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
Regulation Sanctions