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Export Licensing Statistics Release

The UK Department for Business and Trade has released the official statistics for strategic export control licensing decisions made between October and December 2025. These statistics provide data on licence applications processed by the Export Control Joint Unit.

Export Control Joint Unit Notices to Exporters

The UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) publishes notices to exporters regarding amendments to licences, changes to controlled goods, and updates on legislation and sanctions. The latest updates include information on transmission issues between LITE/SPIRE and CDS, a director jailed for illegal export, and updated guidance on open licence returns.

Guidance on Belarus Sanctions Trade Licence Considerations

The UK Department for Business and Trade has published guidance on considerations for granting trade sanctions licences related to Belarus. This guidance details specific conditions under which licences may be granted for military goods, technology, and related services, as well as for hydrazine imports.

UK Sanctions Guidance for Businesses

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and HM Treasury have published new guidance for businesses and organisations on understanding and complying with UK sanctions. The guide outlines various types of sanctions and reporting obligations for regulated firms.

Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) Annual Report

The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) has published its first-year operational report, detailing activities from 2024 to 2025. The report outlines OTSI's powers, capabilities, operational functions, and engagement efforts, while also looking ahead to future priorities such as enhanced business support and proactive enforcement.

UK Sanctions List Consolidation and OFSI List Closure

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets closed on January 28, 2026. All UK sanctions designations are now consolidated under the UK Sanctions List. This change aims to streamline sanctions information for regulated entities.

UK Sanctions Enforcement Action Case Studies and Lessons

The UK government has published a collection of case studies and lessons learned from sanctions enforcement actions taken by various bodies, including OFSI, NCA, OTSI, and HMRC. This resource aims to inform industry stakeholders about compliance requirements and potential penalties under UK sanctions regulations.

CIT Orders Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs on Unliquidated Entries

The Court of International Trade (CIT) has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on unliquidated and not finally liquidated entries. This ruling benefits all importers who paid these tariffs.

UK ICO Guidance on Agentic AI and UK GDPR Compliance

The UK ICO has released a Tech Futures report analyzing agentic AI systems and their compliance with UK GDPR. The report emphasizes that developers and deployers of these systems must adhere to existing UK GDPR requirements, including those related to automated decision-making, data minimization, and accuracy.

ESMA Final Draft RTS on Clearing Thresholds Under EMIR 3

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final report with draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) amending the clearing threshold regime under EMIR 3. The changes shift the focus from ETD vs OTC to uncleared OTC transactions, with revised thresholds for various derivative classes.