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Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Imports of Creamy/White Limestone from Portugal

The UK Department for Business and Trade has issued a notice requiring the registration of imports of creamy/white limestone originating from Portugal. This action is taken under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.

Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Excavators from China

The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade is applying a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China. This notice details the application of the duty and related reviews.

Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Hot-Rolled Steel Plates from South Korea

The UK Department for Business and Trade has issued a notice requiring the registration of imports of hot-rolled steel plates originating from South Korea. This action is taken under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 and impacts importers and exporters of this specific steel product.

Myanmar Humanitarian Activity General Licence

The UK has issued a General Licence (INT/2025/8257372) under the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 and the Global Human Rights Regulations 2020. This licence exempts certain 'Relevant Persons' from prohibitions when carrying out activities necessary for humanitarian assistance and supporting basic human needs in Myanmar.

Maritime Mutual Re-Insurance Wind Down General Licence

The UK Treasury has issued a General Licence allowing UK Insurers and Insurance Brokers to process funds related to Maritime Mutual Re-Insurance wind-down activities. This licence is granted under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and permits transactions for contracts agreed prior to February 24, 2026.

PJSC Transneft Wind Down General Licence

HM Treasury has issued a General Licence for the wind-down of transactions involving PJSC Transneft, effective February 24, 2026, and expiring April 9, 2026. This licence exempts certain acts from Russia sanctions prohibitions to facilitate divestment and transaction closure.

UK General Licence for Lukoil International Business Continuation

The UK Treasury has issued a general licence allowing certain business operations involving Lukoil International and its subsidiaries to continue, despite existing sanctions. This licence is effective from November 27, 2025, and expires on February 26, 2026.

Lukoil Bulgaria Entities General Licence Continuation of Business

HM Treasury has amended the General Licence concerning the continuation of business for Lukoil Bulgaria entities. This amendment extends the licence, allowing specified business operations to continue under certain conditions until February 13, 2026.

OFSI General Licences Update

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its collection of General Licences. The latest updates, issued in February 2026, include licences related to the wind-down of Russian entities like Maritime Mutual Re-Insurance and PJSC Transneft, as well as humanitarian activities in Myanmar and continuation of business for Lukoil and Rosneft subsidiaries.

OFSI General Licence for Lukoil Business Continuation

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has issued General Licence INT/2025/8031092, allowing for the continuation of business operations with Lukoil International Entities under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This licence was initially published on November 27, 2025, and updated on February 25, 2026.