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The UK announces 92 sanctions in response to the Russian regime imposing sham referendums in 4 regions of Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The UK, alongside international partners, announces a new package of sanctions to target Russia and North Korea (DPRK)’s illicit arms-for-oil partnership.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK government hosted a senior US government delegation for the second United States-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue.
The UK has imposed new sanctions on extremist groups and individuals for inciting and perpetrating settler violence in the West Bank.
The UK has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians charged with corruption
The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April 2024.
The UK sanctioned a further 7 individuals and 6 entities that enabled Iran's destabilising activity in the Middle East, including its direct attack on Israel.
Today’s action brings the world’s two largest metal exchanges into the scope of existing bans.
UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East.
The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank.
The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar military-linked entities and infantry divisions to mark 3 years since the military coup.
The UK and US have sanctioned the Houthis to disrupt their ability to attack international shipping in the Red Sea, and to promote Yemen's peace, stability and security.
The UK, US and Australia have announced new sanctions on key figures in the financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
Marketing company Mania has been designated under the UK’s Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.
The UK’s new Iran sanctions regime comes into force today, giving the UK extensive new powers to hold Iran and its decision makers to account.
UK government legislates for further sanctions on goods, technology, and sources of funding that could support Russia’s war effort.
The UK and US have announced new sanctions on the leaders and financiers of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
Government announces new unit to clamp down on companies evading sanctions.
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