Skip to main content
government digital service logo

New content blocks added to the Platform

As part of our never-ending drive to improve and expand the Platform, we've added several new content blocks to the editor, giving you more ways to present content. As with all our blocks, they comply with the standards set out by the GOV.UK Design System.

accessibility helper thumbnail

Accessibility Helper tool made available to site staff

The Accessibility Tool is a handy widget present on every webpage that when clicked displays an overlay showing any non-conformities with accessibility guidelines. This helps your staff keep any new content accessibility-compliant.
drupal 9 logo thumbnail

Drupal 9 upgrade complete

The Platform has been upgraded from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9, allowing it to keep receiving security updates after older versions of the content management system are decommissioned by Drupal later this year.

Forums added to the Platform

The ability to have forums on your site is now part of the default Platform installation.

First draft of Documentation completed

Documentation for the current version of the Platform has been completed. Any piece of software needs a thorough guide to ensure new users get the most out of it. This online manual will continually grow and update alongside the Platform as more features are added.