LNB News 30/04/2025
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Issue Date: 30 April 2025
Published Date: 30 April 2025
Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Export Control Joint Unit has announced that amendments to Syria sanctions by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) took effect from 25 April 2025. The changes include the removal of certain export prohibitions and the revocation of the general trade licence previously issued for earthquake relief efforts in Syria. The notice forms part of the ongoing notices to exporters collection addressing embargoes and sanctions.
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