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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
81
GRADE
B
FIX
2
REVIEW
5
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 5 REVIEW 2 FIX
D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
D
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title BBC - 404: Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
44 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
44 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
color-scheme meta tag present
The site declares support for light and dark color schemes via <meta name='color-scheme'>.
Got: light
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode✓ Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta light ✓Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 11 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

9 pass 11 fail WCAG AA
h1 BBC Homepage
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Uplifting stories
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Insight and analysis
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 The video playlist
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Discover more to watch and listen to
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 New and trending on the BBC
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 BBC around the UK
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Get support
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 About the BBC
1.11:1
#000000
on
#111111
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
title BBC - Home
2.86:1
#000000
on
#565656
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span BBC Homepage
2.86:1
#000000
on
#565656
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 BBC Homepage1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 Uplifting stories1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 Insight and analysis1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 The video playlist1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 Discover more to wat…1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 New and trending on …1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 BBC around the UK1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 Get support1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
h2 About the BBC1.11:13.0:1
#000000
#111111
Fail
title BBC - Home2.86:14.5:1
#000000
#565656
Fail
span BBC Homepage2.86:14.5:1
#000000
#565656
Fail
a Skip to content10.47:14.5:1
#000000
#B7B7B7
Pass
a Accessibility Help21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Your account21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Home21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a News21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Sport21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Earth21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Reel21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Worklife21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 86/100 — 5 failing, 25 passed
REVIEW
86

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.sc-643c51a4-1 > div.sc-643c51a4-6 > div.sc-5248fb9c-9 > button.sc-5248fb9c-0 div.sc-643c51a4-1 > div.sc-643c51a4-6 > div.sc-5248fb9c-9 > button.sc-5248fb9c-0

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance trave… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
US & Canada div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK? div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West w… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Göbekli Tepe, an 11,500‑year‑old temple, offers clues to humanity's first steps… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Humans div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to he… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
US & Canada div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman's wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46. a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
US & Canada div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
Moment Artemis II sets record for distance humans have travelled from Earth div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
US & Canada div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
Inside the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote a classic div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
The BBC visits the luxury hotel in Istanbul where Agatha Christie wrote Murder … a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
The Travel Show div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran ha… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Middle East div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-1907e52a-0 > span.sc-1907e52a-2
US Politics Unspun div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
No noise. No agenda. Just expert analysis of the issues that matter most from A… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Download the BBC app div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Click here to download the BBC app for Apple and Android devices. a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Sign up to World of Business div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Gain the leading edge with global insights for the boardroom and beyond, in you… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Register for a BBC account div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
Don't have time to read everything right now? Your BBC account lets you save ar… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4
Sign up for the Essential List div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > div.sc-feaf8701-1 > div.sc-feaf8701-0 > h2.sc-feaf8701-3
The week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday… a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-0 > div.sc-8a86ca4a-3 > p.sc-8a86ca4a-4

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookies div#bbccookies-prompt > div.orb-banner-content > p > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants div > a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-47f19540-0 > h4.sc-47f19540-1
Why Real Madrid tie could make or break Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes div > a.sc-8a623a54-0 > div.sc-47f19540-0 > h4.sc-47f19540-1

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The Global Story The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Global News Podcast Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Global News Podcast Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight' div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Outlook I found the singer the world forgot div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Business Daily Headspace CEO on the use of AI in tackling burnout div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Witness History Marcel Duchamp and the urinal that changed art div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
The Documentary Podcast Albania: Land, money and the sea div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Global News Podcast Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Outlook The addict turned priest who fought the 'war on drugs' div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
The Global Story Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
BBC Women's Football Weekly Extra: Scotland head coach Mel Andreatta with Jen! div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
More than the Score Paris-Roubaix: cycling’s ‘hell of the north’ div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Football Daily MNC: Arsenal's slump and can Slot turn Liverpool around? div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Rugby Union Weekly Quarter-finals, TMO controversy & rugby's GOAT div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
BBC Women's Football Weekly Extra: The WSL 2 & race for promotion div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
More than the Score How do you teach the World's Strongest Man to dance? div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
The Wayne Rooney Show Wayne Rooney Reveals His Top 5 Greatest Sports Stars Ever div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
Football Daily FA Cup Review: Shocks, thrillers and hammerings div.sc-225578b-0 > div.sc-d2483551-4 > div > a.sc-8a623a54-0
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Landmark Structure
5 landmarks
PASS
5 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "BBC" SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Heading Hierarchy
83 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
83 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 BBC Homepage
  • H3 Live. Trump Iran deadline looms after he says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' without deal skipped
  • H3 Watch: Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants. Video, 00:00:40Watch: Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
  • H3 Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
  • H3 Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
  • H3 In pictures: Astronauts witness 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse
  • H3 Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation
  • H3 Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say
  • H3 Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
  • H3 Dad, 84, 'under awful stress' as son's care package set to end
  • H2 Iran war
  • H3 Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure
  • H3 What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
  • H3 Two major airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
  • H3 Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
  • H2 Sport headlines
  • H3 Live. Champions League: Kane doubles Bayern lead in Madrid, Sporting holding Arsenal
  • H3 Live. Southampton lead Wrexham in battle of play-off hopefuls
  • H3 Masters tee-times for rounds one and two announced
  • H3 'We've become quite experienced in negativity'
  • H3 Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices
  • H2 Around the UK
  • H3 Police officer jailed for killing woman in crash
  • H3 Almost a third of CalMac's ferry fleet out of action
  • H3 Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'
  • H3 NI hospitality losing out to 'significantly cheaper' bills across the border
  • H3 Find your regional news
  • H2 Entertainment and TV
  • H3 Ronan Keating: It started as a lovely travelogue and turned into this kind of journey
  • H3 Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
  • H3 Kanye West controversies - how did we get here?
  • H3 Game-changing albums that defined 1991
  • H3 Welsh composer makes history as music tops worldwide chart
  • H3 Roman's group bath: 'This is one of the weirder things I've done in my life' Video, 00:02:05Roman's group bath: 'This is one of the weirder things I've done in my life'
  • H3 Lost media: Why were TV programmes and films destroyed?
  • H2 Food and recipes
  • H3 Speedy pasta recipes for last-minute dinners
  • H3 Perfect puddings to enjoy during Passover
  • H3 Can you spot the ultra-processed foods?
  • H3 Five remarkable restaurants from around the world
  • H3 'I came to Scotland for a holiday - now I champion its cheese'
  • H2 Money
  • H3 The most and least affordable areas to buy a home in Wales revealed
  • H3 How do student loans work and how they are changing?
  • H3 Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
  • H3 The $11k World Cup final ticket - what we learned from first open sale
  • H3 Typosquatting - the latest scam to look out for. Video, 00:09:24Typosquatting - the latest scam to look out for
  • H2 Health and wellbeing
  • H3 Tea v coffee: Which is right for you?
  • H3 How Stacey Solomon decluttered our homes back from the brink
  • H3 What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
  • H3 'I realised I had no male friends - here's what I did about it'
  • H3 New non-hormonal drug approved to treat hot flushes - how does it work? Audio, 28 minutesNew non-hormonal drug approved to treat hot flushes - how does it work?
  • H2 Uplifting stories
  • H3 Do you recognise the famous faces that inspired these iconic characters?
  • H3 Japan's famous cherry blossoms in full bloom
  • H3 Bronze Age shield found in peat bog returned to Scotland after 230 years
  • H3 The man with a talent for transforming unloved tables. Video, 00:04:43The man with a talent for transforming unloved tables
  • H2 Insight and analysis
  • H3 'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
  • H3 How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
  • H3 How a club with one of the smallest budgets in League One won promotion
  • H3 The Welsh village with a riviera touch turns 100
  • H3 Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games? Audio, 24 minutesIs it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?
  • H2 The video playlist
  • H2 Discover more to watch and listen to
  • H3 Sergeant Catherine Cawood must face her traumatic past. Video, 58 minutesSergeant Catherine Cawood must face her traumatic past
  • H3 Sue Townsend's hilarious chronicle of a teenager growing up in the 1980s. Audio, 15 minutesSue Townsend's hilarious chronicle of a teenager growing up in the 1980s
  • H3 The rise and fall of pop superstar Whitney Houston. Video, 133 minutesThe rise and fall of pop superstar Whitney Houston
  • H3 Al Pacino and Robin Williams star in a dark psychological thriller. Video, 110 minutesAl Pacino and Robin Williams star in a dark psychological thriller
  • H3 In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a man must deliver a mysterious package across America. VideoIn a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a man must deliver a mysterious package across America
  • H2 New and trending on the BBC
  • H3 Conor and Jock are reunited for more craic-filled comedy
  • H3 A woman's quest to uncover the mystery of her early life
  • H3 Dom Chinea revisits makers who turned their passions into profits
  • H3 The memorable day when the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened
  • H2 Play today's Sudoku
  • H3 Are you a beginner? Try our easy puzzle
  • H3 See if you can finish today's medium puzzle
  • H3 Take on our most challenging puzzle option
  • H2 BBC around the UK
  • H2 Get support
  • H2 About the BBC

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A
Alt Text Quality
All 87 images OK
PASS
All 87 images OK
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22 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
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5 decorative image(s) correctly marked
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60 image(s) with good alt text
87 images 60 good alt text 5 decorative
IssueCount
too long22 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
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No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
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Meets PWA install criteria
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Name present: BBC
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192x192 icon present
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512x512 icon present
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Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name BBC ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/ ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name BBC Display Mode standalone Theme Color #FFFFFF Background Color #FFFFFF Icons 13 icon(s)
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