statutory guidance<\/a> for businesses to support them in drafting these statements. This guidance also provides information and further resources to support businesses identify and mitigate modern slavery risks in their supply chains.<\/p>To further enhance transparency, the modern slavery statement registry was launched in March 2021 to bring modern slavery statements together on a single platform.<\/p>"}
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This Government will champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. Envoy roles will be decided upon in due course. In the meantime, we will use the strength of our global diplomatic network, including dedicated staff within the FCDO, to promote and protect FoRB around the world.<\/p>"}
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The Chancellor and I know that the loan charge is a very important matter for many members and their constituents. We have been considering this matter since taking office and will provide an update in due course.<\/p>"}
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It has not proved possible to respond to the right hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.<\/p>"}
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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is the authority responsible for implementing and enforcing the UK\u2019s financial sanctions on behalf of HM Treasury.<\/p>
<\/p>
On 14 December 2023, the UK announced a new sanctions regime that gives the UK extensive new powers to disrupt and deter Iran\u2019s hostile activities in the UK and around the world. This has been developed to respond to unprecedented threats from the Iranian regime, including efforts to undermine peace and security across the Middle East and plots to kill individuals on UK soil. Overall, the UK has designated over 400 Iranian individuals and entities including in relation to Iran\u2019s destabilising regional activity, human rights abuses, and nuclear proliferation.<\/p>
<\/p>
OFSI assesses every instance of reported non-compliance and will act in all cases where we conclude a breach has occurred. OFSI does not comment on specific cases.<\/p>
<\/p>
Non-compliance with UK sanctions is a serious offence and punishable through disclosures, large financial penalties, or criminal prosecution. Departments from across HMG including FCDO, HMT, OFSI, HMRC, HO, and the NCA, are working together, and with UK companies, to ensure that sanctions are enforced.<\/p>"}
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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is the authority responsible for implementing and enforcing the UK\u2019s financial sanctions on behalf of HM Treasury.<\/p>
<\/p>
On 14 December 2023, the UK announced a new sanctions regime that gives the UK extensive new powers to disrupt and deter Iran\u2019s hostile activities in the UK and around the world. This has been developed to respond to unprecedented threats from the Iranian regime, including efforts to undermine peace and security across the Middle East and plots to kill individuals on UK soil. Overall, the UK has designated over 400 Iranian individuals and entities including in relation to Iran\u2019s destabilising regional activity, human rights abuses, and nuclear proliferation.<\/p>
<\/p>
OFSI assesses every instance of reported non-compliance and will act in all cases where we conclude a breach has occurred. OFSI does not comment on specific cases.<\/p>
<\/p>
Non-compliance with UK sanctions is a serious offence and punishable through disclosures, large financial penalties, or criminal prosecution. Departments from across HMG including FCDO, HMT, OFSI, HMRC, HO, and the NCA, are working together, and with UK companies, to ensure that sanctions are enforced.<\/p>"}
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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is the authority responsible for implementing and enforcing the UK\u2019s financial sanctions on behalf of HM Treasury.<\/p>
<\/p>
On 14 December 2023, the UK announced a new sanctions regime that gives the UK extensive new powers to disrupt and deter Iran\u2019s hostile activities in the UK and around the world. This has been developed to respond to unprecedented threats from the Iranian regime, including efforts to undermine peace and security across the Middle East and plots to kill individuals on UK soil. Overall, the UK has designated over 400 Iranian individuals and entities including in relation to Iran\u2019s destabilising regional activity, human rights abuses, and nuclear proliferation.<\/p>
<\/p>
OFSI assesses every instance of reported non-compliance and will act in all cases where we conclude a breach has occurred. OFSI does not comment on specific cases.<\/p>
<\/p>
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We do not routinely comment on operational matters or specific threats. However, we take the protection of individuals\u2019 rights, freedoms and safety in the UK very seriously. We continually assess potential threats in the UK and use all tools at our disposal to protect the UK and our interests from any Iran-linked threats.<\/p>
UK businesses \u2013 including banks \u2013 are expected to perform due diligence checks on all of their customers and clients to ensure compliance with all UK sanctions regulations.<\/p>
The UK is committed to ensuring that our sanctions are robustly enforced, potential breaches are assessed, and appropriate action is taken where a breach is identified. Non-compliance with UK sanctions is a serious offence and punishable through disclosures, financial penalties, or criminal prosecution. Departments from across HMG \u2013 including FCDO, HMT, OFSI, HMRC, HO, and the NCA \u2013 are working together, and with UK companies, to ensure that sanctions are enforced.<\/p>"}
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