# BeaverCheck Audit Report — https://www.gov.uk **Date:** April 21, 2026 **URL:** https://www.gov.uk **Overall Grade:** B (89/100) **Report:** https://beavercheck.com/results/a8aa7280-edce-4c33-84b8-7cbb60da7378 ## Top Findings 1. **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy header is missing — Security > Security Headers 2. **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy header is missing — Security > Security Headers 3. **[WARNING]** HSTS is missing includeSubDomains — Security > Security Headers 4. **[WARNING]** No DMARC record found — Security > Email Security 5. **[WARNING]** form-action directive is missing — Security > Content Security Policy --- ## Lighthouse Scores | Category | Score | |----------|-------| | Performance | 98 | | Accessibility | 100 | | Best Practices | 100 | | SEO | 100 | --- ## Security ### Security Headers (B — 80/100) *7 of 10 headers properly configured* - **[WARNING]** HSTS is missing includeSubDomains — Without includeSubDomains, subdomains can still be accessed over HTTP. - **[PASS]** X-Content-Type-Options is properly configured - **[PASS]** X-Frame-Options is properly configured - **[PASS]** Referrer-Policy is properly configured - **[PASS]** Permissions-Policy is set - **[PASS]** Content-Security-Policy is present - **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy header is missing — COOP isolates your browsing context, preventing cross-origin side-channel attacks. Set to 'same-origin'. - **[WARNING]** Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy header is missing — COEP prevents loading cross-origin resources without explicit permission. Required for SharedArrayBuffer and high-resolution timers. - **[PASS]** X-Powered-By header is not present - **[PASS]** Server header is present without version info ### Content Security Policy (A — 90/100) *7 of 10 CSP checks passed* - **[INFO]** Raw CSP policy - **[PASS]** default-src directive is set - **[PASS]** No 'unsafe-inline' in script source - **[PASS]** No 'unsafe-eval' in script source - **[PASS]** No wildcard in script source - **[PASS]** object-src is set to 'none' - **[PASS]** base-uri is properly restricted - **[PASS]** frame-ancestors directive is set - **[WARNING]** form-action directive is missing — form-action restricts where forms can submit data, preventing form hijacking. - **[INFO]** upgrade-insecure-requests is not set — This directive upgrades HTTP resources to HTTPS automatically, preventing mixed content. ### TLS & Certificates (A+ — 100/100) *TLS 1.3, 7 checks passed* - **[PASS]** TLS 1.3 is used - **[PASS]** Strong cipher suite is used - **[INFO]** HTTP/2 is not negotiated — HTTP/2 provides multiplexing and header compression for better performance. - **[PASS]** Certificate is valid (expires in 251 days) - **[PASS]** Certificate chain has 2 certificates - **[PASS]** Certificate uses modern signature algorithm - **[PASS]** Certificate covers 13 domain(s) - **[PASS]** Certificate is issued by a trusted CA ### Cookie Security (A+ — 100/100) *No cookies set — no cookie security risks* - **[PASS]** No cookies set — no cookie security risks --- ## Advanced Security ### Subresource Integrity (A+ — 100/100) *No external resources* - **[PASS]** No external resources to protect ### JS Library Vulnerabilities (A+ — 100/100) *No known vulnerabilities* - **[PASS]** No known JavaScript library vulnerabilities detected ### Information Leakage (A+ — 100/100) *No exposures* - **[PASS]** security.txt is present — good practice - **[PASS]** No sensitive files exposed ### Email Security (F — 30/100) *No DMARC* - **[WARNING]** No DMARC record found — Without DMARC, email receivers have no policy for handling authentication failures. ### Permissions-Policy (C — 65/100) *1 directives, 5 missing* - **[PASS]** interest-cohort=() — blocked for all origins - **[INFO]** camera not restricted — Consider adding camera=() to block camera access from embedded content. - **[INFO]** microphone not restricted — Consider adding microphone=() to block microphone access from embedded content. - **[INFO]** geolocation not restricted — Consider adding geolocation=() to block geolocation access from embedded content. - **[INFO]** payment not restricted — Consider adding payment=() to block payment access from embedded content. - **[INFO]** usb not restricted — Consider adding usb=() to block usb access from embedded content. ### CORS Configuration (B — 80/100) *No CORS headers* - **[PASS]** No CORS headers present — secure default --- ## Performance ### Page Weight Budget (A+ — 100/100) *188 KB transferred, 14 requests* - **[PASS]** Page weighs 743 KB (188 KB transferred) - **[PASS]** 14 HTTP requests - **[INFO]** Estimated 0.04 g CO2 per page load ### Third-Party Impact (A+ — 100/100) *No third-party resources* - **[PASS]** No third-party resources detected ### Text Compression (A+ — 100/100) *All text resources are compressed* - **[PASS]** All text resources are compressed ### Image Optimization (A — 85/100) *3 images, 0 KB saveable* - **[PASS]** All images are well-optimized ### JS Execution Cost (B — 80/100) *606ms total JS execution* - **[WARNING]** https://www.gov.uk/: 259ms CPU time - **[INFO]** Unattributable: 209ms CPU time - **[INFO]** https://www.gov.uk/assets/frontend/application-760...: 137ms CPU time - **[INFO]** Third-party scripts: 209ms (35% of total) ### Font Loading (A+ — 100/100) *2 fonts (64 KB)* - **[INFO]** 2 font(s) use font-display: swap (FOUT risk but functional) ### JS Bundles (A+ — 100/100) *5 scripts, 26 KB unused* - **[WARNING]** https://www.gov.uk/assets/frontend/application-760...: 26 KB unused (64%) — Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code. - **[INFO]** Total unused JavaScript: 26 KB ### Resource Caching (A+ — 100/100) *All resources properly cached* - **[PASS]** No caching issues found ### Critical Rendering Path (A+ — 100/100) *No render-blocking resources* - **[PASS]** No render-blocking resources detected ### Resource Hints (A+ — 100/100) *No optimization needed* - **[PASS]** No resource hint issues ### Page Weight Inventory (A+ — 100/100) *14 resources · 188 KB · 26 KB savings available* - **[PASS]** Within 1MB page-weight target ### Render-Blocking Resources (A+ — 100/100) *No render-blocking resources detected* - **[PASS]** No render-blocking resources detected in ### Third-Party Resources (A+ — 100/100) *No third-party resources detected* --- ## Content Quality ### Links (A+ — 100/100) *74 links checked, 74 healthy, 0 broken* - **[PASS]** 74 of 74 links are healthy ### Mixed Content (A+ — 100/100) *No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS.* - **[PASS]** No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS ### Open Graph (B — 80/100) *Open Graph tags are partially configured — some improvements recommended.* - **[INFO]** og:title is short (17 characters) — Ideal length is 25–60 characters for social sharing previews. - **[INFO]** Missing og:url — The og:url tag specifies the canonical URL for the shared content. - **[INFO]** Missing og:type — The og:type tag helps social platforms categorize the content. - **[INFO]** Missing og:site_name — The og:site_name tag displays the website name in social previews. - **[INFO]** Missing twitter:card — Without twitter:card, Twitter falls back to Open Graph tags. Adding it gives you more control. ### Structured Data (C — 40/100) *No structured data (JSON-LD) found.* - **[INFO]** No structured data (JSON-LD) found — Adding structured data helps search engines understand your content and can enable rich results. --- ## Infrastructure ### DNS Records (B — 80/100) *4 A records, 24 ms lookup* - **[PASS]** Resolves to 4 IPv4 address(es) - **[PASS]** Has 4 IPv6 (AAAA) record(s) - **[WARNING]** CNAME record at zone apex — A CNAME at the zone apex can break MX and NS records. Use ALIAS/ANAME or A records instead. - **[INFO]** No NS records found - **[INFO]** No MX records — email not configured via DNS - **[INFO]** CAA records not checked — CAA record lookup requires a specialized DNS resolver. This check will be available in a future update. - **[INFO]** No SPF record found in TXT records — SPF helps prevent email spoofing. Add a TXT record starting with 'v=spf1'. - **[PASS]** DNS resolution time: 24 ms ### Redirect Chain (A+ — 100/100) *No redirects — direct access* - **[PASS]** No redirects — direct access ### IPv6 Readiness (A+ — 100/100) *IPv6 reachable (1 ms)* - **[PASS]** IPv6 is configured and reachable at 2a04:4e42:600::144, 2a04:4e42:200::144, 2a04:4e42::144, 2a04:4e42:400::144 ### Crawlability (A+ — 100/100) *robots.txt present, sitemap with 35 URLs* - **[PASS]** robots.txt is present - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml is present - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml is valid XML - **[PASS]** sitemap.xml contains 35 entries - **[PASS]** Sitemap index with 35 child sitemaps - **[PASS]** robots.txt references sitemap ### URL Variants (A+ — 100/100) *www/non-www, trailing slash, HTTP→HTTPS* - **[PASS]** www/non-www redirect configured correctly (preferred: www) - **[PASS]** HTTP correctly 301-redirects to HTTPS ### Domain Intelligence (A+ — 100/100) *www.gov.uk — via .gov.uk Registry, 13 years, 9 months old* - **[PASS]** Domain registered until Sep 24, 2026 (5 months remaining) - **[INFO]** DNSSEC is not enabled — DNSSEC protects against DNS spoofing attacks. While not required, enabling DNSSEC adds an additional layer of security. Contact your DNS provider to enable it. - **[PASS]** Registrar: .gov.uk Registry - **[WARNING]** Registrar lock is NOT enabled — The domain can be transferred without an unlock step. Enable registrar lock (clientTransferProhibited) in your registrar's control panel to protect against unauthorized or accidental transfers. --- ## Compliance ### WCAG Compliance (A+ — 100/100) *No testable criteria* ### Cookie Consent & Privacy (B — 80/100) *No consent signals detected* - **[WARNING]** No privacy policy link detected — A privacy policy page is recommended for transparency and may be legally required. - **[INFO]** No terms of service link detected - **[INFO]** No cookie consent banner detected - **[INFO]** This is an automated check, not legal advice — BeaverCheck detects technical indicators of consent management. This does not constitute a legal compliance assessment. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance. ### Language & i18n (A — 90/100) *Lang attribute present* - **[PASS]** attribute is present - **[PASS]** value is valid - **[INFO]** No Content-Language HTTP header - **[INFO]** Language signals are inconsistent — The attribute and Content-Language header should agree. ### Readability & Typography (A+ — 100/100) *Font sizes and tap targets checked* ### Viewport Configuration (A+ — 100/100) *Viewport properly configured* - **[PASS]** Viewport meta tag is present - **[PASS]** width=device-width is set - **[PASS]** User zooming is allowed ### Third-Party Trackers (A+ — 100/100) *No third-party trackers detected* - **[PASS]** No third-party trackers detected --- ## Legal ### Legal Page Ecosystem (A — 85/100) *4 of 7 expected legal pages detected* - **[PASS]** Privacy Policy detected — Found at /help/privacy-notice, linked from footer. - **[PASS]** Terms of Service detected — Found at /help/terms-conditions, linked from footer. - **[PASS]** Cookie Policy detected — Found at /help/cookies, linked from footer. - **[PASS]** Accessibility Statement detected — Found at /help/accessibility-statement, linked from footer. - **[INFO]** DMCA / Copyright Notice not detected — No link matching common DMCA / Copyright Notice URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a DMCA / Copyright Notice, especially those collecting user data. - **[INFO]** Refund / Returns Policy not detected — No link matching common Refund / Returns Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Refund / Returns Policy, especially those collecting user data. - **[INFO]** Acceptable Use Policy not detected — No link matching common Acceptable Use Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Acceptable Use Policy, especially those collecting user data. ### Copyright Notice (C — 55/100) *No copyright notice detected* - **[INFO]** No copyright notice detected — No copyright notice detected in the page content. While not legally required in most jurisdictions (copyright exists automatically), a notice is standard practice and signals site ownership. ### Regulatory Indicators *2 regulatory indicator(s) detected* - **[INFO]** This is a technical scan, not a legal assessment — BeaverCheck detects technical indicators that may suggest regulatory relevance. This is not a compliance audit and should not be relied upon for legal decisions. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance assessments. - **[INFO]** GDPR indicators detected (moderate confidence) — Indicators suggesting GDPR may be relevant: Privacy policy page found. EU General Data Protection Regulation — governs collection and processing of personal data of EU residents. - **[INFO]** ADA indicators detected (moderate confidence) — Indicators suggesting ADA may be relevant: Accessibility statement page found. Americans with Disabilities Act / Section 508 — requires digital accessibility for people with disabilities. ### Third-Party Data Sharing *0 third-party service(s) detected* - **[INFO]** Data inventory for transparency purposes — This inventory identifies third-party services that receive data from your site visitors. Under regulations like GDPR (Article 30), maintaining records of data processing activities is commonly considered a best practice. This automated scan provides a starting point — it may not capture all data flows. - **[INFO]** No recognized third-party data-sharing services detected — This page does not appear to load external tracking, analytics, or advertising scripts. ### Compliance Badges (C — 55/100) *0 compliance badge(s) detected* - **[INFO]** No compliance badges detected — No recognized compliance certification badges or seals were found. This is common — many sites do not display compliance badges. --- ## Availability ### CDN & Delivery (A — 85/100) *Fastly (MISS)* - **[PASS]** Site is served via Fastly CDN - **[INFO]** CDN cache status: MISS ### HTTP Caching (A+ — 95/100) *max-age=300 (5 minutes)* - **[PASS]** Cache-Control header is set - **[PASS]** Effective TTL: 5 minutes (max-age=300) - **[PASS]** ETag present — enables conditional (304) responses ### Transport Security (A+ — 100/100) *HTTP/3, HSTS, and TLS version analysis* - **[PASS]** HTTP/3 (QUIC) supported — The server advertises HTTP/3 via Alt-Svc for faster connections on mobile networks. - **[PASS]** HSTS enabled (preload) - **[INFO]** HSTS missing includeSubDomains — Without includeSubDomains, HSTS only protects the exact domain. - **[PASS]** HSTS preload enabled - **[PASS]** TLS 1.3 in use (fastest handshake, 1-RTT) --- ## Accessibility ### Landmark Structure (A+ — 100/100) *7 landmarks* - **[PASS]**
landmark present - **[PASS]** 1