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HMRC has published the latest addition to its suite of Customs Technical Handbooks, the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Customs Technical Handbook, on 23 July 2025.
The UK Government has recently released the Transformation Roadmap, a comprehensive document that outlines HMRC's strategic reform. This roadmap, published on 21st July, details the government’s ambitious plans to modernise the HMRC tax and Customs system over the spending review period, with a clear vision for 2030.
Prime Minister Kier Starmer is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India today, 24th July 2025, for the signing of the UK-India Trade Agreement. The agreement will then move to be ratified in parliament before coming into force, enabling both countries to trade under its terms.
NTE 2025/22 advises traders of the release of the General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions – Sectoral Software and Technology. Both the NTE and the licence were published on 21 st July 2025.
On 19 th May 2025, leaders from both the UK and the EU reached a common understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two neighbours. This was the first EU-UK Summit since the UK's exit from the EU. On 16 th July 2025, the EU published its recommendation for a Council decision, which seeks authorisation to open negotiations.
The upcoming CDS update, version 4.8.0.2, is scheduled for release on 30 th July 2025. During this period, please note that any pre-lodged declarations that will be affected by the changes should be changed/amended prior to the goods arriving.
The ECJU has updated the End User Undertaking (EUU) form, which must be completed for a Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL), Standard Individual Trade Control Licence (SITCL), or a licence to provide technical assistance .
As CDS evolves, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that the correct document codes and reasons for export or import are accurately declared.
UK export controls are legal restrictions on the export and transfer of goods, software, and technology from the UK to other countries, designed to protect the security interests of the UK and its allies.
