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@brown-a2 brown-a2 released this 14 May 16:13

Design changes have been made across the site based on feedback from Jan homepage changes and design recommendations.

  • Upgraded Wordpress & plugins
    Upgraded Wordpress to the latest version 5.2.0 . Upgraded select plugins classic-editor, co-authors-plus and regenerate-thumbnails.

  • Change homepage notification banner to Gov style
    Notification banner style has changed. It is now constant with GovUK banner styling.

  • Restyled agency switcher list per design specs
    More simple accessible list of agencies on the switcher page.

  • Increase line spacing of external header links
    Improve accessibility and readability of links now that they are underlined.

  • Add underlines to external link section in header
    Designer recommendations. As per GovUK links are now underlined.

  • Add dates to homepage posts
    Requested feature added back in after Jan homepage feedback and analytics.

  • Modify single blog post page layout
    Single blog pages now have a 2/3 width and a secondary right-hand column with recent blogs listed. Similar to single new pages. This was implemented as part of designer recommendations and for better readability.

  • Add data and blog name to homepage blog listing
    Name and date have been added back onto the homepage following from Jan homepage redesign.