Trusted Research News

February 2026 Updates

Updates to the Control Lists

We previously advised of updates to the Export Control Order 2008. As a result of these updates, which came into force on 16 December 2025, the following changes have also been made:

·OGEL: Export of Dual-Use items to EU member States

·The licence reference number is now required to be entered onto the UK customs declarations system when exporting physical goods.

·Armenia and Azerbaijan designation in the control list

·Armenia and Azerbaijan have been moved from Part 2 (Embargoed and subject to transit control for military goods) to Part 4 (Subject to transit control for Category B goods).

Travel to Israel

The FCDO have updated their advice regarding travel to Israel, advising against all travel to certain areas (border areas with Lebanon and Syria, Gaza and bordering areas, and Tulkarm Governate, Jenin Governate and Tubas Governate) and all but essential travel in the rest of the country. This means that the University will not be able to insure any proposed trips to the area. More information can be found here and this website should be referred to frequently as information is constantly being updated.