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UK removes duplicate entries from sanctions lists, designations remain in place

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Posted on December 17, 2025

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LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday made four de-listings under its Syria sanctions regime and one de-listing under its Iran nuclear sanctions regime, according to a government note. (

UK Removes Duplicates from Sanctions Lists, Designations Intact

LONDON, ‌Dec 17 (Reuters) - Britain ‍removed ‌duplicate entries from some of ⁠its ‌sanctions lists on Wednesday, the government said in a ⁠notice, as it moves to ​consolidate its designations under ‌a single ⁠authority.

The update, which does no affect any restrictions ​already in place, eliminated four duplicate listings under the Syria sanctions ​regime ‍and ​one under the Iran nuclear sanctions regime.

All affected individuals and entities remained subject to sanctions under ⁠other regimes, including Iran, Iran Nuclear ​or Chemical Weapons, according to the government notice.

(Reporting by Muvija ‌M and Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Michael Holden)

Key Takeaways

  • UK removes duplicate entries from sanctions lists.
  • No change to existing sanctions restrictions.
  • Affected regimes include Syria and Iran nuclear sanctions.
  • Consolidation under a single authority.
  • All entities remain sanctioned under other regimes.

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