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UK Government Launches Sanctions Guide

29 September 2025

UK Government Launches Sanctions Guide

The UK Government published a starter guide to UK sanctions.

 

 

The guide outlines the purpose and scope of UK sanctions, and the individuals and entities required to comply with sanctions regulations. 

Key topics highlighted in the guide include:  

➡️ The types of sanctions the UK can impose, including financial, trade, immigration, and transport restrictions;  

➡️Guidance on how individuals and organisations can comply with sanctions regulations, including the importance of checking the UK Sanctions List and applying for licences where necessary; and  

➡️ The role of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) in enforcing compliance and issuing penalties for breaches. 

✅ Firms operating in the UK should review the guide to assess how it can supplement sanctions training and awareness initiatives.