HMRC has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter for breaches of export control regulations. The notice formally announces the enforcement action outcome. No further details about the exporter or specific goods are provided in the snippet.
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Notice to Exporters 2026/16: Compound Settlement for Breaches of Export Control
HMRC has concluded compound settlements with two UK exporters for breaches of export control regulations. The notice details enforcement actions taken against non-compliant exporters.
Big win for Scotch whisky as US tariffs are lifted
The US has lifted tariffs on Scotch whisky products effective immediately, reducing duties to zero. This represents a specific market access outcome for UK spirits exporters in the US market.
Historic tariff-free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the United States have been removed, benefiting UK whisky producers. This marks a significant trade policy development for the spirits sector under the UK-US trade arrangement. A shipment has been dispatched as the first under the new tariff-free terms.
UK Goods and Services Schedules at the WTO
The UK has submitted its schedule of commitments under GATT and GATS to the WTO. These schedules define the UK’s bound tariff rates and services market access commitments as a WTO member.
WTO General Council July 2026: UK Statements
The UK delivered statements at the WTO General Council meeting in July 2026, presented by the UK’s Permanent Representative Kumar Iyer. The statements cover UK positions on WTO matters discussed at the General Council. Specific policy positions and outcomes are contained in the full text.
UK Strategic Export Controls Annual Report 2025
The UK government has published its annual report on strategic export controls, covering policy and licensing decisions for January–December 2025. The report provides a detailed overview of export licensing outcomes across controlled goods and technologies.
Anti-Dumping Duty on Bicycles and Bicycle Parts from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia
The UK Secretary of State has published trade remedies notices imposing anti-dumping duties on bicycles and bicycle parts originating from eight countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. This covers a broad set of Asia-Pacific and other sourcing countries for a significant consumer goods category.
UK targets services exports in China trade talks
The UK is pursuing improved market access for services exports in bilateral trade talks with China. The discussions focus on specific services trade objectives, indicating a substantive policy dialogue. Further details on sectors or outcomes are not available from the snippet alone.
Trade Remedies Notices: Tariff-Rate Quotas on Steel Goods (Expired)
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published trade remedies notices relating to tariff-rate quotas on steel goods that have expired. The notices formally document the expiry of the TRQ measures on steel imports.