OFSI issues General Licence permitting global news media activities across sanctions regimes
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has issued General Licence INT/2025/7159960, effective from 19 September 2025, permitting recognised UK news publishers and related service providers to carry out activities necessary for the receipt or provision of news media services across all UK autonomous sanctions regimes. The licence authorises making and receiving 'Permitted Payments', such as rent, utilities, regulatory fees, licensing charges and salaries, even where designated persons are involved. Users must report relevant payments to HM Treasury within 30 days and retain records for six years. The licence excludes payments to persons designated solely under UN obligations.