Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/15: firm named after Russia sanctions breach settlement

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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (UK HM Treasury, Open Government Licence v3.0)
Original publication date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Original announcement: UK Department for Business and Trade press page

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that a specific company has reached a settlement following a breach of United Kingdom sanctions imposed on Russia. The announcement follows an investigation into the firm's compliance with existing trade restrictions.

The settlement was reached after HMRC identified violations of the sanctions programs designed to restrict economic activity and trade related to Russia. While the specific name of the firm was not disclosed in the brief notice, the agency confirmed that the settlement was finalized after the entity agreed to the terms of the breach.

The notice, identified as Notice to Exporters 2026/15, serves as a formal notification to the wider export community regarding the enforcement of these regulations. The Department for Business and Trade and HMRC continue to monitor international trade to ensure adherence to the UK's sanctions framework.

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