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First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary announces sanctions on International Women’s Day targeting gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
The Foreign Secretary announced a new package of sanctions, including export bans on every item Ukraine has found Russia using on the battlefield to date.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly instructed FCDO officials to summon Iran’s most senior diplomat, due to serious threats against journalists living in the UK, and sanctions further Iranian officials.
The Foreign Secretary has unleashed a new round of sanctions on Kremlin elites and entities providing military equipment such as drones.
The UK announced sanctions to increase pressure on the Myanmar military junta, coinciding with the 2-year anniversary of the coup that ousted an elected government.
The Foreign Secretary announced more sanctions on Iranian officials at the heart of the regime’s repression, including on Deputy Prosecutor General Ahmad Fazelian.
The UK has sanctioned with immediate effect Iran’s Prosecutor General, following the execution of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari.
UK announces a new package of sanctions in response to Russia’s continued strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
The Foreign Secretary announced sanctions that target corrupt political figures, those violating human rights, and perpetrators of sexual-violence in conflict.
The UK has sanctioned officials within the Iranian regime responsible for heinous human rights violations.
New figures reveal the full effect of UK sanctions on Russia
UK to implement services sanctions and export ban that target Russian economic vulnerabilities in response to Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces a new sanctions package including sanctions on Kremlin imposed 'officials' in Luhansk and Donetsk.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK government introduces new sanctions on Belarus as the Lukashenko regime continues to actively facilitate Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The UK government has today announced new sanctions, hitting Putin’s inner circle.
The UK is today (9 May) announcing a new package of sanctions on Russia and Belarus targeting £1.7 billion worth of trade.
The UK government announces its first sanctions under the Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.
UK sanctions announced ahead of Myanmar Armed Forces Day in coordination with allies.
New sanctions target strategic industries, banks and business elites.
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