Trade & Sanctions

US Sanctions Target DPRK IT Worker Schemes Defrauding Businesses

The U.S. Department of State and Treasury have sanctioned two entities and six individuals for their involvement in schemes using North Korean IT workers to generate revenue for the DPRK's weapons programs. These operations systematically defraud U.S. businesses and fund illicit WMD and ballistic missile development.

US Sanctions Hamas Illicit Charity Network

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against four illicit charities funding Hamas militants. These actions, taken under Executive Order 13224, aim to disrupt funding sources for terrorist activities and expose Hamas's use of civilian organizations. The sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.

UK Imposes Anti-Dumping Measure on Chinese Tin Mill Imports

The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority's recommendation to impose new anti-dumping measures on imports of tin mill products from China. Duties of 27.85% and 49.98% will be applied to protect the UK's tin mill industry from injury caused by dumped imports.

TRA Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel - Negative Determination

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has completed its investigation into US HVO biodiesel and proposes a final negative determination, meaning no countervailing measure will be imposed. The TRA concluded that the Blenders Tax Credit subsidy programme no longer offers subsidisation to US exporters.

Luton Council Decorating Works Contract Award

Luton Council has awarded a contract for decorating works at Freemans Green to RGS Decorators Limited for £52,000. The notice was published on March 12, 2026, under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract duration is from February 27, 2026, to May 25, 2026, with a possible extension.

Door Access Remedial Work Contract Awarded

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for door access remedial work at Leamington Spa Justice Centre. The contract was awarded via an internal exemption process due to urgency, with a value not exceeding £47,012.32 excluding VAT.

St Angela's Ursuline School Cleaning Tender Notice

St Angela's Ursuline School has published a tender notice for cleaning services. The contract is for an initial three-year term with an option for a two-year extension, commencing April 1, 2026. This notice is part of the UK's public procurement process.

British Embassy Moscow Bathroom Renovation Contract

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published a contract notice for the renovation of bathrooms at the British Embassy in Moscow. The contract was awarded to Ernesto OOO for £36,950.17 and is valid for one year.

UK Research and Innovation Contract Award: Rohde and Schwarz power meter

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to Rohde and Schwarz UK Ltd for a power meter valued at £19,299.66. This contract details notice indicates the procurement was conducted without competition.

University of Sussex - Arts Substation Cabling Works Contract

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for Arts Substation Cabling Works to AUREOS ENERGY LIMITED for £265,582.91. The notice was published on March 12, 2026, and the contract duration is from March 13, 2026, to March 31, 2027.