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Gerard Lemos, Luke Jensen and Melanie Moreland appointed to the National Savings & Investments Board... more
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Dr. Catherine L Mann has been reappointed as an external member to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announced.... more
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Spring Finance Bill published to cut tax for working families and boost creative sector... more
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Minutes taken from the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) meetings, alongside the accompanying papers.... more
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A near-final version of legislation to change rules on provider-initiated terminations of payment service contracts, which is being published for final checks.... more
4 days ago
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This guide provides UK businesses the core information necessary to understand the challenges and opportunities of trading in Ukraine.... more
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This document sets out the broad governance framework within which the British Council and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) operate.... more
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Details of OFSI General Licence INT/2022/2469656... more
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Details of OFSI General Licence INT/2022/2660772... more
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Details of OFSI General Licence INT/2022/2470256... more
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A near-final version of legislation to slow down payments processing when there are reasonable grounds to suspect fraud, which is being published for checks.... more
6 days ago
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The role of the Government Debt Management Function (GDMF), the Government Debt Strategy, the Debt Functional Standard, and the the Debt Centre of Excellence... more
7 days ago
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This consultation considers changes to improve the Money Laundering Regulations while minimising burdens on legitimate customers.... more
7 days ago
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This Debt Fairness Charter is for people who owe personal debt to central government. It outlines how people repaying these debts should be treated.... more
7 days ago
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This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy.... more
10 days ago
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More tax cuts for working people and more investment in high-potential industries headlined Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s ‘Budget for Long-Term Growth’... more
10 days ago
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Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.... more
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Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.... more
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Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.... more
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Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.... more
12 days ago
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The pharmaceutical firm's investment will boost the UK's Life Sciences sector... more
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The government has today (6 March) announced further details of six Investment Zones: Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, North East of England, South Yorkshire, West Midlands and Tees.... more
12 days ago
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Enhanced Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit for UK Independent Films.... more
12 days ago
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This is the Spring Budget 2024 in full. You can find supporting and related documents below.... more
12 days ago
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This summary sets out the changes being made to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals from April 2025.... more
12 days ago
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This technical note describes the main changes that will apply from 6 April 2025 to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals.... more
12 days ago
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This factsheet sets out the changes being made to National Insurance and the High Income Child Benefit Charge announced at Spring Budget 2024.... more
12 days ago
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Information of the government’s financing plans for 2024-25.... more
12 days ago
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We welcome views on proposals for the design and implementation of a new UK-wide Vaping Products Duty.... more
12 days ago
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The Chancellor announced at Spring Budget 2024 that the government intends to sell part of its shareholding in NatWest to retail investors, subject to supportive market conditions and... more
12 days ago
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This publication sets out the objectives for the UK ISA and options for defining and implementing it.... more
12 days ago
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‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ sticks to the plan by delivering lower taxes, better public services and more investment, while increasing size of economy by 0.2% in 2028-29... more
12 days ago
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This document outlines actions the government is taking to deliver efficiencies.... more
12 days ago
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This consultation sets out the government’s proposal for a new innovative market that will allow private companies to scale and grow, and will boost the pipeline of future... more
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This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK Government.... more
13 days ago
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Australia’s biggest pension fund to invest more than £18 billion in UK by 2030.... more
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A detailed guide for British businesses on developing their overseas trade and doing business in Iran.... more
14 days ago
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Siemens Mobility to invest £100 million in a brand-new manufacturing and R&D centre in Chippenham.... more
14 days ago
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The UK has allocated £1.5 million for International Planned Parenthood Federation which has provided sexual health and reproductive health services for the most vulnerable women and girls in... more
14 days ago
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The Chancellor has today (4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors.... more
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New plans for public sector productivity will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029. ... more
15 days ago
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The Chancellor has today (2 March) announced the reforms as a further step in the government’s plan to boost business and increase returns for savers.... more
16 days ago
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Factsheets giving details of the different measures contained in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.... more
17 days ago
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HM Treasury has published the Statement of Excesses for 2022-23.... more
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HM Treasury’s Economic Evidence for all OME’s Pay Review Bodies as part of the 2024-25 pay round.... more
18 days ago
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Details for OFSI General licence - INT/2024/4398024 Court Funds Office Payments... more
18 days ago
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Clare will take up her role at the Bank on 1 July 2024, after the appointment was approved by His Majesty The King.... more
18 days ago
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Two years on, the international community’s steadfast support of the principles of democracy and freedom, and the enormous bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people, remains steadfast.... more
18 days ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping... more
19 days ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping... more
19 days ago
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The February 2024 national statistics public expenditure outturn release.... more
19 days ago
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HM Treasury has published the Supplementary Estimates for 2023-24.... more
20 days ago
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HM Treasury has published the Vote on Account for 2024-25.... more
20 days ago
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The Chancellor commissions the National Infrastructure Commission to provide recommendations on the policy decisions required to make the electricity distribution network fit for Net Zero.... more
20 days ago
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Additional guidance for matters relating to UK financial sanctions licensing. Note: This guidance is supplemental to general and other specific guidance... more
20 days ago
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Additional guidance for matters relating to UK financial sanctions licensing. Note: This guidance is supplemental to general and other specific guidance... more
20 days ago
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Two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has pledged £8.5 million in humanitarian funding to the Red Cross Movement and the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.... more
23 days ago
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Statement as delivered by UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron in the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine – Friday 23 February 2024.... more
23 days ago
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Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement to the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.... more
24 days ago
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UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine, marking 2 years since Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.... more
24 days ago
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The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark two years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.... more
25 days ago
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The Crown Estate has announced an extension to the Chair Sir Robin Budenberg CBE’s final term, one re-appointment and one new appointment to their board.... more
25 days ago
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The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.... more
25 days ago
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HM Treasury and US Treasury Joint Statement on the third Joint Committee meeting under the UK-U.S. Covered Agreement.... more
26 days ago
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A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in February 2024.... more
26 days ago
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The regulations about working in any healthcare role, and how to register with the appropriate accredited bodies.... more
27 days ago
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What to do when you arrive in the UK if you have a visa, don't have a visa or have a biometric residence permit.... more
27 days ago
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This publication provides guidance for businesses considering making offers of employment to people coming to the UK from Ukraine.... more
27 days ago
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HMRC has updated its guidance on the tax treatment of Double Cab Pick Ups... more
28 days ago
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This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.... more
28 days ago
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Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.... more
28 days ago
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The United Kingdom and G7+ Coalition partners implement significant changes to the Oil Price Cap attestation model, strengthening the compliance regime.... more
1 month ago
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The United Kingdom and G7+ Coalition partners implement significant changes to the Oil Price Cap attestation model, strengthening the compliance regime.... more
1 month ago
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The UK, together with Austria, France, Italy and Spain, has agreed to update the terms for transitioning from the Digital Services Taxes (DST) to Pillar One.... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated 3 individuals and 4 entities linked to the procurement of US technology for the already-designated Central Bank of Iran (CBI) in violation of US sanctions... more
1 month ago
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This document contains the 2024 to 2025 guidance for government departments on the budgeting framework that applies for expenditure control... more
1 month ago
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Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury minute.... more
1 month ago
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An overview of potential upcoming commercial activity for the department.... more
1 month ago
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The Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has appointed Bryan Zhang to the board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).... more
1 month ago
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Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation... more
1 month ago
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The UK and Latvia will jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of drones supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) drones, which have proven highly... more
1 month ago
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Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel.... more
1 month ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to travel... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to travel... more
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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation runs webinars and events to provide guidance on financial sanctions.... more
1 month ago
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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation runs webinars and events to provide guidance on financial sanctions.... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to ransomware... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to ransomware... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to importers and exporters... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to importers and exporters... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to high value dealers... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to high value dealers... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime transport... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime transport... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to charities... more
1 month ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to charities... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to Libya... more
1 month ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to Libya... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to Russia... more
1 month ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to Russia... more
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General guidance for UK financial sanctions... more
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General guidance for UK financial sanctions... more
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Guidance and webinars to help you understand how to comply with UK financial sanctions.... more
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Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Bulgaria and Poland to shore up support for Ukraine and promote action to tackle illegal migration.... more
1 month ago
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The UK Foreign Secretary has announced (notice) that 4 “extremist Israeli settlers” have been designated for committing human rights abuses against Palestinian communities in the West Bank: Moshe... more
1 month ago
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OFSI has published a blog post on the reporting requirements for designated persons under the Russia sanctions regime introduced in December 2023 (Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.... more
1 month ago
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The Federal Court of Australia has rejected Oleg Deripaska’s challenge to his sanctions designation made under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (“Sanctions Regulations”) (Deripaska v Minister for Foreign... more
1 month ago
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The Chancellor commissions the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to provide recommendations on policy interventions needed for connected and autonomous vehicles and mobility to deliver economic growth.... more
1 month ago
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to enforcement and monetary penalties... more
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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to enforcement and monetary penalties... more
1 month ago
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Summary and explanation of the Chancellor's tax affairs for the tax year ending April 2023.... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated (notice): UAE-based Talassa Shipping DMCC and Zeenit Supply and Trading DMCC and its vessel NS Leader which allegedly sold Russian crude oil price at over... more
1 month ago
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This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
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This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
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This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
1 month ago
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The UN Sudan Sanctions Committee panel of experts has published a report on the effectiveness of sanctions in Sudan, finding that: despite the arms embargo, the proliferation of... more
1 month ago
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After accepting a proposal of cooperation and provision of technical assistance from the UK in May 2023, the Cypriot government appointed a project manager and group of experts... more
1 month ago
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Canada has designated 11 senior members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who were allegedly integral to the 7 October attacks against Israel (backgrounder): Yahya Sinwar, Maher Rebhi... more
1 month ago
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The FT has reported that UK-registered companies owned by Petrochemical Commercial Company Iran successfully opened and used UK bank accounts at Lloyds and Santander. Petrochemical Commercial Company Iran... more
1 month ago
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The government's costing of opposition policies.... more
1 month ago
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This statistical release presents official statistics on the government’s 2021 mortgage guarantee scheme.... more
1 month ago
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This statistical release presents official statistics on the government’s Help to Buy: ISA scheme.... more
1 month ago
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The EU has designated 5 individuals for actions that undermine democracy, the rule of law or the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala (regulation, decision): Attorney General María... more
1 month ago
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This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
1 month ago
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This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
1 month ago
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This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated members of a procurement network supplying materials and sensitive technology for Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programmes (notice): Hong Kong-based companies, FY... more
1 month ago
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HM Treasury and US Treasury joint statement on the ninth official meeting of the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group.... more
1 month ago
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The Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has said that Russian state assets should be transferred to a fund for the reconstruction... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated 3 entities for their role in undermining the peace, security, and stability of Sudan (notice): RSF-controlled, Alkhaleej Bank Co Ltd, an essential part of the RSF’s... more
1 month ago
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The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has published its report The Ukraine Effect: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the UK– EU relationship.  Chapter 2... more
1 month ago
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The UK government’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation published a review of the UK’s counter terrorism international financial sanctions regime in December 2023, and the FCDO has published... more
1 month ago
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This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK Government.... more
1 month ago
HM Treasury
OFAC has designated 3 entities and 1 individual for providing critical financial support to an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Hizballah financial network (notice): Türkiye-based Mira... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
On the 3rd anniversary of the Myanmar military coup, the UK, US, and Australia have designated individuals and entities connected to the Myanmar military regime.  8 countries and... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The home of Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation on GOV.UK. OFSI helps ensure financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. This includes the... more
1 month ago
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The G7+ price cap coalition has issued a compliance and enforcement alert on the Russia oil price cap (OPC), including: an overview of key OPC evasion methods and... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
Minutes of the third meeting of the Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes established by the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.... more
1 month ago
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A forward-looking pipeline of planned projects and programmes in economic and social infrastructure.... more
1 month ago
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The United Kingdom and G7+ Coalition partners issue alert to support governments and industry in effort to drive price cap compliance and crack down on evasion.... more
1 month ago
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More than 38,000 pubs are set to benefit from six-month freeze to alcohol duty from today.... more
1 month ago
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The UN ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Monitoring Team has published its 33rd report, outlining: the lack of replies to requests for information about listed individuals and entities... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated 2 Egyptian nationals, Mu’min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim and Sarah Jamal Muhammad Al-Sayyid, the creators of ISIS-affiliated platform Electronic Horizons Foundation, which allegedly provides cybersecurity guidance... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
Millions of UK workers see boost in take home pay today as cut to National Insurance shows in January’s payslip as part of plan to reward work and... more
1 month ago
HM Treasury
Designations on Australia’s sanctions regimes expire in 3 years unless declarations are made to continue them in effect pursuant to regulation 9 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. As part... more
1 month ago
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Japan has designated 2 individuals and 4 entities allegedly linked to the financing of Hamas: Sudan-based Zawaya Group for Development and Investment and Larrycom for Investment; Spain-based Al... more
1 month ago
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OFAC has designated Hamad al-Moussawi, the owner and president of the board of directors of Iraq’s Al-Huda Bank, for his alleged support to the IRGC-QF, including through support for... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The US is reviewing its decision to grant Venezuela certain relief from sanctions in response to the Venezuelan Supreme Court judgment upholding a ban which prevents opposition presidential... more
1 month ago
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The UK has designated 1 entity and 7 individuals to “tackle the domestic threat posed by the Iranian regime” (notice): Naji Ibrahim Sharifi-Zindashti, who, according to OFSI and... more
1 month ago
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The EU has renewed its Russia sectoral sanctions for a further 6 months (until 31 July 2024) and listed 4 individuals and 1 entity under its global human... more
1 month ago
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On Thursday 25th January, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami delivered a speech at Bloomberg’s London HQ about the drive for a capital markets renaissance.... more
1 month ago
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The UK and the US have designated 4 Houthi leaders who, according to the FCDO and OFAC, are connected to the disruptions to international shipping in the Red... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
Sovcombank, designated by the US (and UK and EU), has reportedly requested an OFAC licence to pay membership fees for the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative. The UN... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
Yemen is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons.... more
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HM Treasury
Yemen is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons.... more
1 month ago
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The Bank of England (the Bank) and HM Treasury have today published their response to the consultation on a digital pound that was launched in February 2023.... more
1 month ago
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The outcome of the arm’s length body review of UK Government Investments (UKGI).... more
1 month ago
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Covering note and multiplier tables for public service pensions in 2024.... more
1 month ago
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This report sets out the conclusions of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) review of its rules on ring-fencing.... more
1 month ago
HM Treasury
OFAC has designated 3 individuals and 1 entity connected to the Iran-aligned Iraqi militia, Kata’ib Hizballah (KH) (notice): Hossein Moanes al-Ibudi, a senior member of KH; Riyad Ali... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
Australia, the UK, and the US have designated Russian individual, Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, for his 2022 cyber attack on the Medibank Private network in which 9.7 million records... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The EU has added 6 entities to its Sudan sanctions list for supporting activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan (regulation, decision): 2 companies involved in the... more
1 month ago
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The EU has added 6 individuals and 5 entities to its Syria sanctions list “in view of the ongoing situation in Syria” (regulation, decision): 3 leading businesspersons operating... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The UK has designated 5 individuals and 1 entity involved in the leadership and financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (notice): Zuheir Shamlakh, a Hamas financier... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The EU has published guidance for member states for data gathering and processing for the preparation of the annual report on the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance,... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The EU has established a sanctions framework targeting individuals and entities who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (regulation, decision). Individuals... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
If you believe land or property is not needed and could be put to better economic use, then you can challenge the government by submitting a Right to... more
1 month ago
HM Treasury
The UK government has updated its travel advice to Ukraine following a change in the risk assessment on the ground in four western regions of the country.... more
1 month ago
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This report sets out the reasons for not laying before Parliament a draft order under section 141 to amend Part I of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits... more
1 month ago
HM Treasury
OFAC is issuing the following GLs: Counter Terrorism General License 22, authorizing the provision of agricultural, medicine and medical equipment, including replacement parts and software, involving Houthis. Counter Terrorism... more
1 month ago
European Sanctions
The Department for International Trade has revoked and replaced its General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions – Vessels. The new licence comes into force today (18 January) and revokes the... more
2 months ago
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The US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, announced in a statement that the US will designate the Houthis rebels as special designated global terrorists, with effect 30 days... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Jeremy Hunt champions British science and tech in first visit to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland from a UK Chancellor since 2019... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
OFSI General Licence INT/2023/4078352 (which permits payment processing wind down for UK credit or financial institutions in relation to Sberbank), expired on 23 December 2023, and has now... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
The EU has added Yahia Sinouar, the political leader of Hamas, to its terrorist list (provided for by Common Position 2001/931) in response to the attacks in Israel on... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in January 2024.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The UK has amended 1 entry on its Russia list for Svyatoslav Evgenievich OSTROVSKY (Group ID: 14811) and 1 on the UK Belarus list: Petr Aleksandrovich ORLOV (Group ID: 16287)... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
"Dear Accounting Officer" (DAO). The letter provides further detail on: A key element of propriety is meeting parliamentary expectations, especially transparency.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The government is consulting on proposals to reform the tax treatment of alternative refinancing arrangements.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Today the UK Government has made 4 administrative amendments to the following entries under the Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime. These individuals remain subject to an asset... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury minute.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. To date, no targets have been designated.... more
2 months ago
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Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, delivered a speech at Lancaster House in London... more
2 months ago
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech at Ukraine's Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada.... more
2 months ago
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The EU has established a Guatemala sanctions regime, authorising sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for actions that undermine democracy, the rule of law and a peaceful transfer of power in... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
The US Department of State designated 3 Russian entities, 1 individual, and 4 aircraft involved in the transfer and testing of DPRK ballistic missiles for Russia’s use against Ukraine... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Agreement on Security Co-operation between the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland and Ukraine.... more
2 months ago
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The Prime Minister will reiterate the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine in a visit to the capital Kyiv today.... more
2 months ago
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The Court of Justice has dismissed an appeal by Amer Foz against the General Court’s judgment rejecting his application to annul his listing on the EU Syria sanctions... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
The three external members have been reappointed by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The UK Export Control Joint Unit has issued guidance consisting of “reminders and good practice” for export licence applications, including: all applications received are processed on a case-by-case... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Minutes for the third meeting of the UK-EU Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Find your National Insurance number and employment history using the HMRC app.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This consultation sets out proposals to enhance the UK’s resolution regime for banking institutions (banks, building societies, and PRA-designated investment firms).... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This Code of Practice sets out the tools and powers available for resolving a CCP, as set out under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This report provides the outstanding stock of debt owed by other countries to UK Export Finance and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, as of 31 August 2023.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009 for the period 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Report under section 231 of the Banking Act 2009 for the period 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document, published at Budget 2021, outlines details on the mandate and design of the UK Infrastructure Bank.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document sets out the accountabilities and relationships between the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB), the Shareholder (HM Treasury) and the Shareholder Representative (UK Government Investments).... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Keepwell agreement between HM Treasury and the UK Infrastructure Bank.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document provides the legal structure for the UK Infrastructure Bank to provide guarantees.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
OFSI helps ensure financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. This includes the Oil Price Cap on Russian oil.... more
2 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This document details the terms of reference for the User and Preparer Advisory Group (UPAG)... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
In continuing solidarity with Ukraine, the UK, as a member of Ukraine’s group of bilateral creditors, has released a statement on extending the debt deferral for Ukraine.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
On 4 January 2024, a federal court in Argentina reportedly approved the transfer of a grounded Boeing 747 (US-origin) to the US. The plane was said to have... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This consultation invites views and evidence in relation to the proposal to devolve powers to the Scottish Parliament to create a Building Safety Levy.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
China’s Foreign Ministry has announced that it has sanctioned 5 US defence companies pursuant to its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, freezing the properties of those companies in China, and... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
27 million people across the UK will benefit from a yearly tax cut worth hundreds of pounds from today, meaning a household with two average earners will save... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The UK has issued a statement in response to Russia using weapons sourced from North Korea against Ukraine.... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK Government.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The EU has designated PJSC Alrosa and its CEO, Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev, Russia’s largest diamond producer, accounting for over 90% of Russian production (regulation, decision). This follows the ban on... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today.... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Pursuant to Article 5 of the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted Presidential Decree No. 877/2023, designating 6 Russian individuals who are allegedly... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
British film, TV and video game producers will benefit from new, more generous tax credits that start today (1 January 2024).... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Women will save up to £2 on period pants on average as the government scraps VAT on the underwear.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
South Korea has reportedly designated Ri Chang Ho, the head of the DPRK Reconnaissance General Bureau, for his alleged involvement in “earning foreign currency through illegal cyber activities... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
OFAC has designated 1 individual and 3 entities allegedly responsible for facilitating the flow of Iranian financial assistance to Houthi forces (notice): Türkiye-based, Al Aman Kargo Ithalat Ihracat Ve... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Pursuant to its Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, China has designated Kharon, a US firm which conducts research on the Xinjiang region, providing data related to the US Govt’s designations under... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs has: designated Russian and Belarusian individuals and entities in line with the EU’s designations in its 12th package, and Switzerland is... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Japan has designated a further 3 senior Hamas members believed to be involved in the 7 October attacks in Israel: Yahya Sinwar (nationality unknown); Palestinian national, Muhammed Deif;... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
The government is consulting on the transparency of land ownership when trusts are involved in the ownership structure.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Guidance for submitting Spring Budget 2024 representations to the Treasury.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Spring Budget 2024 will be 6 March.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
DECEMBER 22, 2023 By Junko Suetomi (末冨純子)AND Izumi Matsumoto  (松本泉)2 MINS READ On 15 December 2023, the Japanese government announced that it would strengthen sanctions against Russia. Below is an overview of the... more
2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
OFAC has designated 4 entities and 1 vessel involved in the transport of Russian crude oil price above $60 per barrel (notice): UAE-based Sun Ship Management D Ltd,... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
Draft affirmative statutory instruments subject to debate in the Houses of Parliament made under the Smarter Regulatory Framework programme.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today signed the Berne Financial Services Agreement.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
His Majesty’s Treasury of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Department of Finance of the Swiss Confederation have signed a ground-breaking agreement... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The second quarterly OSCAR transparency release for 2023 to 2024.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
On December 7, 2023, the United States Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued three new rules as a broad effort to ease export control requirements... more
2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
OFAC has designated 10 entities and 4 individuals based in the Middle East and East Asia for supporting Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production using US and foreign-origin... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
UK and partners join together to establish The Tallinn Mechanism to bolster Ukraine’s cyber security... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
This document details GPC (government procurement card) HMT spend greater than £500.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
From 14 December 2023, this regime is no longer in force.... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions
The United Kingdom and G7+ Coalition partners announce stricter compliance requirements in updated industry guidance in push to tackle oil price cap violations.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in December 2023.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
Statistical estimates for the allocation of identifiable expenditure between the regions and nations of the United Kingdom.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
New interactive tool launched today (20 December 2023) to help businesses and charities spot and tackle domestic economic abuse.... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The Vulnerability Toolkit and the Economic Abuse Toolkit have been designed to help public sector creditors identify and support their vulnerable customers experiencing a range of difficulties. They... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
The UK and international partners join together to establish The Tallinn Mechanism to bolster Ukraine’s cyber security.... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On December 5, 2023 and December 6, 2023, respectively, the US and UK Governments announced new sanctions and export control measures targeting Russia focused on persons and entities... more
2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 18 December 2023, the EU published its 12th package of sanctions targeting Russia via Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2875, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation... more
2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Public consultation on HM Treasury's Phase 2 Exposure Draft for Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) -aligned disclosure in annual reports... more
2 months ago
HM Treasury
David Cameron will visit French and Italian capitals today to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and maintain support for Ukraine over the winter period.... more
2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
In the final evidence session of the House of Lords European Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for UK-EU relations, the Committee heard... more
2 months ago
European Sanctions
This paper sets out JROC’s response and next steps to carry forward the VRP Working Group’s blueprint to launch Phase 1 non-sweeping VRP services by Q3 2024.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
This statement provides an update on actions set out in the JROC April 2023 Report to enable the next phase of open banking in the UK.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The EU adopted the 12th package of Russia sanctions today which includes: Diamond ban: from 1 January 2024, the EU will ban non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds originating... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
This page provides the independent review of the UK’s international counter-terrorism sanctions regime by Jonathan Hall KC, and the government’s response to it.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
On 15 December 2023, Japan introduced further Russia sanctions: ban on the import of non-industrial Russian diamonds (from 1 January 2023); added 35 individuals and 44 entities linked... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Details of OFSI general licence INT/2021/554338... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
This review looks at how to support companies in the UK and abroad to continue to access the capital they need to decarbonise and deliver our net zero... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
UK Government and UK defence industry conduct their first trade mission to Ukraine.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Rachel Kent will succeed Amerdeep Somal as the Financial Regulators Complaints Commissioner, serving a five-year term starting on 1 January 2024.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The UK is to implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027 to support the decarbonisation drive.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Around a million homes will be made warmer and hundreds of business supported, as £6bn is allocated to cut energy use and bills.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Industries and wider organisations asked for views on proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support progress to net zero.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Details of OFSI General licence - INT/2022/1322576... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Details of OFSI General licence - INT/2022/2009156... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Today, the UK has designated JSC Bank Novikombank, prohibiting correspondent banking relationships with the bank, imposing an asset freeze, and trusts services sanctions. General licence – INT/2023/4078352 has... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
OFAC has designated the Malas Mañas transnational criminal organisation, a human smuggling and narcotics trafficking organization based in Sonora, Mexico, along with two individuals allegedly in its support network, Luis... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Effective as of 9 December 2023, Ukraine introduced a new set of personal sanctions against 181 Russian legal entities and 185 individuals (the “Sanctions“), mostly related to the... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
European authorities have reached political agreement on two new initiatives which come in the context of the ‘Freeze and Seize’ Task Force, set up by the Commission in... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
HM Treasury published update on the progress we have made against our commitments as a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
UK government legislates for further sanctions on goods, technology, and sources of funding that could support Russia’s war effort.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Travel and hospitality used by HM Treasury senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (or equivalent) and above.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
This page summarises advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
OFSI has published its annual review for the financial year 2022-2023, outlining (OFSI blog post): new sanctions which have been introduced in the last year, including new ransomware... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
On Monday 11 December 2023, the UK Government updated its Notice to Importers (see here), published a new General Trade Licence (see here) and updated its guidance (see... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On December 8, 2023, Canada announced new sanctions against seven individuals under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations (the “JVCFOA”), Canada’s Magnitsky Law. The sanctions... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On December 12, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) sanctioning an additional 30 Russian nationals under Schedule 1 of the... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On December 6, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced Canada’s new import restrictions on Russian diamonds and diamond jewelry related products under the Special Economic Measures (Russia)... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The UK has designated 7 further individuals linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (the UK’s 2nd round of sanctions on Hamas since the 7 October attacks) (notice):... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Details for OFSI General licence - INT/2023/4078352 Payment Processing Wind Down... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
This thematic review examines the effectiveness of performance reporting within departmental annual reports and accounts, setting out recommended improvements... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The government financial reporting manual is the technical accounting guide for the preparation of financial statements.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The government financial reporting manual is the technical accounting guide for the preparation of financial statements.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Public consultation on HM Treasury proposals for adaptations and interpretations of international accounting standards in respect of the measurement of assets... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
CPI inflation was 4.6% in October 2023, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 14 December 2023. The Chancellor... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
This page lists all financial sanctions imposed in the UK by country, administration or terrorist group.... more
3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This page contains the current list of persons designated under the Iran sanctions regime.... more
3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This page contains the current list of persons designated under the Iran sanctions regime.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
OFAC has designated over 150 individuals and entities allegedly supplying Russia’s military-industrial base, targeting third-country suppliers and procurement networks, including (notice): a PRC-based procurement network of Chinese-manufactured weapons... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the visual effects industry.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Designations on Australia’s sanctions regimes expire in 3 years unless declarations are made to continue them in effect pursuant to regulation 9 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. As part... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
HM Treasury has confirmed the appointments today... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The government is publishing a technical consultation on proposed reform of the VAT rules on fund management to improve legal clarity and certainty.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
'Dear Accounting Officer' letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
Mélanie Joly, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Canada has designated 30 individuals who ran as candidates in the Russian-organised elections held between 8-10 September... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The government's summary of an amendment to an EU decision that renews the existing derogation of a simplified measure for fuel VAT rates in Northern Ireland.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The EU has designated 4 individuals and 2 entities pursuant to its Burma/Myanmar sanctions regime (decision, regulation): a Union Minister, two other members of the State Administrative Council (SAC), and a commander allegedly responsible... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Please join Baker McKenzie and ICPA for a fireside chat with Assistant Secretary Axelrod (U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security) where he will share his insights on... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On Anti-Corruption Day (11 December 2023) and the opening of the Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption, the US has made corruption-related designations: OFAC... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has announced the seizure of 3 web domains used by designated individuals associated with Lebanese Hizballah registered to... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The EU has designated 6 individuals and 5 entities allegedly involved in Iran’s development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) used in the war in Ukraine (decision,... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The EU has added 2 individuals linked to Hamas to its terrorist list (decision, regulation), the first Hamas-related designations the EU has made since the 7 October 2023... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The UK Department for Business & Trade has introduced a new general trade licence for sanctioned iron and steel, which permits the import (and related services and actions)... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
This page has been retired. For UK financial sanctions guidance please follow the link below.... more
3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This page has been retired. For UK financial sanctions guidance please follow the link below.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions
Information about next steps when you have sponsored a guest for 6 months.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
How to find a new guest that is already in the UK.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
If your guests are not ready to leave sponsorship and move into their own alternative accommodation, but you can no longer accommodate them, they may want to find... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
What your options are if you want to continue to live with your host, or if you need to move on to a new host.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On 1 December, it was announced that the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) had entered into a memorandum of... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The UK Industry and Economic Security Minister, Nusrat Ghani, has today announced the creation of a new government unit to “crack down” on companies evading sanctions; the Office... more
3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On Friday the UN added the following 4 Haitian gang leaders to their sanctions list (press release): Johnson Andre (Group ID: 16325) Renel Destina (Group ID: 16326) Vitelhomme... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
OFAC has designated 13 individuals and entities for allegedly providing funding generated from the sale and shipment of Iranian commodities to the Houthis in Yemen, including (notice): Hodroj... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Government announces new unit to clamp down on companies evading sanctions... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK government has announced funding to support the documentation, investigation and prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine.... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Australia has designated 3 FSB agents allegedly involved in the poisoning of prominent Russian opposition figure, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and 10 individuals, including a Russian Deputy Minister, linked to... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Details for OFSI general licence Payments to Local Authorities INT/2023/3781228.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has added 42 entities to the Entity List for contributing to Russia’s military and defence industrial base: 11 entities associated with... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Japan and France reiterated their intention to work together to build resilient allied supply chains for nuclear fuel to reduce reliance on... more
3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
OFAC has designated 15 Mexican individuals and 2 Mexico-based companies linked to the Beltrán Leyva Organization (BLO), a drug trafficking organisation involved in the transportation of fentanyl into the... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
The UK and US have designated Ruslan Aleksandrovich Peretyatko and Andrey Stanislavovich Korinets, members of Star Blizzard/Callisto Group, which according to the UK Govt is a cyber-hacking group... more
3 months ago
European Sanctions
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami is today announcing further changes to financial services as he marks the anniversary of the Edinburgh Reforms.... more
3 months ago
HM Treasury