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UK Financial Sanctions FAQs

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its Financial Sanctions FAQs. These updates provide technical guidance and information on various sanctions regimes, including specific country measures and licensing. The latest updates include amendments and additions to existing FAQs, with the most recent changes noted on February 25, 2026.

OFSI General Licence for PJSC Transneft Wind Down

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has issued General Licence INT/2026/8889196, allowing persons to wind down transactions involving PJSC Transneft. This guidance is issued under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Russia Sanctions: Persons Subject to Financial Restrictions

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation have updated guidance on persons subject to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia sanctions regime. The guidance lists entities like GAZPROM NEFT, PJSC SBERBANK, and VTB BANK, detailing restrictions on transferable securities and loans.

Trade Remedies Authority Governance and Board Members

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published information regarding its governance structure, listing members of its TRA Board, Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Executive Committee. Key documents such as terms of reference and framework documents are also linked.

Trade Remedies Authority Digital Technology Procurement FOI Release

The Trade Remedies Authority has released a Freedom of Information disclosure regarding its procurement and use of digital and technology products. This notice provides public access to information concerning the authority's technology acquisition practices.

Trade Remedies Authority Spend Data FOI Release

The Trade Remedies Authority has released its spend data for August-September 2025 as a Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure. This notice provides links to the published data files.

TRA Launches Investigations into Glass Container Imports from China and Turkey

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey. These investigations will examine potential dumping and subsidisation practices that may be harming the UK glass industry.

TRA Executive Committee Terms of Reference

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published updated Terms of Reference for its Executive Committee, the body responsible for performance and delivery. The document outlines the committee's strategic leadership and resource prioritisation functions.

Export Control Compliance Training Resources

The UK's Export Control Joint Unit and Department for Business and Trade have updated their guidance on export control compliance training. The page provides links to various training resources including courses, seminars, workshops, and webinars designed to help exporters understand their obligations under UK export control legislation.

Director Jailed for Illegal Export of Military Equipment

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced a prison sentence for a director involved in the illegal export of military night vision equipment. This notice details the prosecution outcome related to UK strategic export controls.