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The upcoming CDS update, version 5.1.0, is scheduled for release on the 28 th March 2026.

Highlighted in the most recent Notice to Exporters (NTE), why compliance matters. A company director has received a prison sentence after attempting to export controlled military-grade equipment without the required UK licence. The case, published in the UK government’s Notice to Exporters 2026/03 19-02-2026, highlights the seriousness with which UK authorities enforce export controls and Customs.

HMRC have published a further Technical Handbook for Military Mobility to provide comprehensive guidance for visiting military forces and the UK Ministry of Defence on the application of NATO form 302 and the UK Armed Forces Declaration process.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has launched a call for evidence seeking the industry’s views on how the UK financial sanctions regulations governing ownership and control are applied in practice by UK businesses.

On Monday, 9 th February 2026, the Department of Business and Trade, Export Control Joint Unit announced a series of webinars to be held between March and May to “address important topics to help you navigate the ‘Apply to export controls goods’ service, also known as LITE, Licensing for International Trade and Enterprise”.

UK CBAM is set to come into force on the 1st January 2027, with the primary legislation announced in the Finance (No 2) Bill 2025 –2026. We know from the first stage of legislation that the UK CBAM will be implemented differently from its EU counterpart.

The UK Government is introducing two new control schemes to cover Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) .

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is part of His Majesty’s Treasury. It is responsible for enforcing financial sanctions and regularly updates guidance on how financial sanctions regulations are implemented in practice.