BBC bbc.com
Accessibility score
League position
1stof 10
Issues found
2
Audits passed
50
Accessibility score over time
weekly scans · last 6 months- Good · 90+
- Needs improvement · 70–89
- Poor · Below 70
This month's scan
Issues found
SeriousElements must have their visible text as part of their accessible name25 elements
Interactive widgets that support name from content must have aria-label or aria-labelledby values that match their visible text. Mismatches confuse voice control users who speak the visible label but activate a different function based on the hidden accessible name.
Failing Elements
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct8m9g" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Global Story - What happened to missing journalist Austin Tice?" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/p0pj7lzx" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: Global News Podcast - The Global Story: They were loyal Democrats. Then came Gaza" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/p0pjbjsh" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Documentary Podcast - If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling?" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct8km3" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Interview - Navanetham ‘Navi' Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct8ggp" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: Business Daily - If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling?" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct99j6" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Climate Question - How could climate change affect my health?" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/p0phpdlp" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Documentary Podcast - Germany's rust belt revival" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct999f" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: More or Less - Terence Tao: Maths ‘the canary in the coal mine’ on AI" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/p0pj8zyn" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: The Documentary Podcast - Living with dementia" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
<a href="/audio/play/w3ct98fb" data-testid="internal-link" aria-label="Audio: Witness History - The Hungarian Revolution" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
Fix any of the following:
- Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name
Showing first 10 of 25 failing elements.
ModerateLandmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination1 element
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Failing Elements
<nav data-testid="level1-navigation-container" id="main-navigation-container" class="Navigation-styles__NavigationContainerStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-9 gUOgcu">
Fix any of the following:
- The landmark must have a unique aria-label, aria-labelledby, or title to make landmarks distinguishable
Passed audits50 across 1 page
<html> element must have a lang attribute1 element
Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute1 element
Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>43 elements
Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.
Audit Elements
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationItemStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-3 bKWmxy">
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationItemStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-3 bMXHds"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/news" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 gkFqwf">News</a></div></li>
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationItemStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-3 bMXHds"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/sport" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 gkFqwf">Sport</a></div></li>
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationItemStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-3 bMXHds"><div data-testid="anchor-inner-wrapper"><a href="/business" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 gkFqwf">Business</a></div></li>
<li data-testid="mainNavigationItemStyled" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationItemStyled-sc-f1c1fa10-3 bMXHds">
Showing first 5 of 43 audited elements.
<svg> elements with an img or image role must have alternative text2 elements
SVG images need text alternatives so their information can be accessed through any sensory modality - visual, auditory, or tactile. Text alternatives enable screen readers to convert visual information into speech or braille, support future translation into sign language, and ensure content is accessible regardless of a user's sensory abilities.
Audit Elements
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R37tbdm:">
<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements3 elements
Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<ul class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationWrapper-sc-f1c1fa10-2 bMdVsj">
<ul class="ContentLinks-styles__ContentLinksULStyled-sc-9a221ef-1 kMeWnH">
<ul class="LegalLinks-styles__LegalLinksULStyled-sc-f9fd086a-1 fwURqS">
All page content should be contained by landmarks2330 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Audit Elements
<div id="__next">
<div class="app">
<div class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkContainerStyled-sc-3b03ee65-0 cPCHEF"><a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a></div>
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<div data-testid="ad-unit" data-component="ad-slot" class="AdSlot-styles__AdSlotContainerStyled-sc-4b576bed-0 eyyVCC"><div data-testid="dotcom-interstitial" id="dotcom-interstitial" class="dotcom-ad"></div></div>
Showing first 5 of 2330 audited elements.
All touch targets must be 24px large, or leave sufficient space225 elements
Touch targets must be large enough or spaced far enough apart to be activated without accidentally hitting adjacent controls. This helps users on mobile devices, people with hand tremors or mobility impairments, users in shaking environments like public transit, and anyone using one hand or large fingers to interact with the interface.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<a href="/watch-live-news/" data-testid="internal-link" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
<a href="/" data-testid="internal-link" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
<button class="Subscription-styles__SubscribeButtonStyled-sc-b799d13d-0 cMzsxD">Subscribe</button>
Showing first 5 of 225 audited elements.
Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text137 elements
Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.
Audit Elements
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Brazilian President ..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Brazilian President ..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="supporters of the St..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A flat-topped hill a..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Illustration showing..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
Showing first 5 of 137 audited elements.
ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role140 elements
Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
Showing first 5 of 140 audited elements.
ARIA attributes must conform to valid names140 elements
Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
Showing first 5 of 140 audited elements.
ARIA attributes must conform to valid values140 elements
ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
Showing first 5 of 140 audited elements.
ARIA dialog and alertdialog nodes should have an accessible name1 element
Screen reader users cannot identify the purpose of role="dialog" or role="alertdialog" elements without an accessible name. This leaves users confused about what dialog they've encountered and what it contains.
Audit Elements
<div id="sp_message_container_1504881" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="sp_message_iframe_1504881" role="dialog" style="display: block;">
ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements51 elements
Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.
Audit Elements
<svg viewBox="0 0 32 32" width="1em" height="1em" category="actions" icon="search" aria-hidden="true" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 iosMJz">
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 iosMJz">
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Save</span>
<svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 12 14" category="account" icon="saved-items-outlined" aria-hidden="true" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 iosMJz">
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="true" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Save</span>
Showing first 5 of 51 audited elements.
ARIA role should be appropriate for the element7 elements
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R37tbdm:">
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Showing first 5 of 7 audited elements.
ARIA roles used must conform to valid values7 elements
Invalid ARIA role values prevent assistive technologies from understanding and communicating the element's purpose to users. Without valid roles, screen readers cannot provide information about the element's features, properties, or how users should interact with it.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R37tbdm:">
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Showing first 5 of 7 audited elements.
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body1 element
Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.
Audit Elements
<body>
Banner landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
Banner landmarks must be top-level to effectively designate the header portion of the page. Nested banner landmarks fail to provide the structural information screen reader users need to navigate efficiently through the page layout.
Audit Elements
<header id="bbc-header" class="Header-styles__HeaderStyled-sc-36071384-0 lkxsBq">
Buttons must have discernible text41 elements
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Audit Elements
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<button class="Subscription-styles__SubscribeButtonStyled-sc-b799d13d-0 cMzsxD">Subscribe</button>
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<button data-testid="left-arrow" disabled="" aria-label="Previous Page" class="SectionTitleChevrons-styles__SectionTitleButtonStyled-sc-460c7da3-1 gnYugA">
<button data-testid="right-arrow" aria-label="Next Page" class="SectionTitleChevrons-styles__SectionTitleButtonStyled-sc-460c7da3-1 NUaQZ">
Showing first 5 of 41 audited elements.
Content must reflow without two-dimensional scrolling0 elements
People who zoom to 400% or use a narrow viewport must be able to scroll in one direction only. A layout that still requires horizontal scrolling at 320 CSS pixels forces magnified readers to pan left and right line by line, which makes the page close to unusable.
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.
Audit Elements
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="Footer-styles__FooterStyled-sc-7046f1ed-0 gEbLfI">
Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used7 elements
Deprecated ARIA roles are not recognized by modern screen readers and assistive technologies. Using outdated roles means some users cannot access essential information or functionality on your site.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R37tbdm:">
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Showing first 5 of 7 audited elements.
Document should have one main landmark1 element
Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
Document should not have more than one banner landmark1 element
Multiple banner landmarks force screen reader users to sort through duplicate options to find header information. Each page should have only one banner landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation to the header without overwhelming users with unnecessary choices.
Audit Elements
<header id="bbc-header" class="Header-styles__HeaderStyled-sc-36071384-0 lkxsBq">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark1 element
Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.
Audit Elements
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="Footer-styles__FooterStyled-sc-7046f1ed-0 gEbLfI">
Document should not have more than one main landmark1 element
Multiple main landmarks confuse screen reader users about where the primary content is located. Each page should have only one main landmark so users can quickly and predictably navigate to the primary content area.
Audit Elements
<main id="bbc-main">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation1 element
The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
Elements must have their visible text as part of their accessible name26 elements
Interactive widgets that support name from content must have aria-label or aria-labelledby values that match their visible text. Mismatches confuse voice control users who speak the visible label but activate a different function based on the hidden accessible name.
Audit Elements
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-save-button" aria-label="Save" data-action="save" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__RoundButton-sc-c0f7f974-8 fqPOWH kFiPxM">
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-save-button" aria-label="Save" data-action="save" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__RoundButton-sc-c0f7f974-8 fqPOWH kFiPxM">
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-save-button" aria-label="Save" data-action="save" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__RoundButton-sc-c0f7f974-8 fqPOWH kFiPxM">
<button type="button" data-testid="ipswich-save-button" aria-label="Save" data-action="save" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__RoundButton-sc-c0f7f974-8 fqPOWH kFiPxM">
Showing first 5 of 26 audited elements.
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds306 elements
People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.
Audit Elements
<span>Watch Live</span>
<button class="Subscription-styles__SubscribeButtonStyled-sc-b799d13d-0 cMzsxD">Subscribe</button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
<a href="/" data-testid="mainNavigationLink-active" aria-current="page" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 guUEkx">Home</a>
<a href="/news" data-testid="mainNavigationLink" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 gkFqwf">News</a>
Showing first 5 of 306 audited elements.
Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes140 elements
Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
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Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes140 elements
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span>
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Frames must have a unique title attribute1 element
Screen reader users navigate frames using a list of frame titles. Duplicate or missing titles make it impossible to distinguish between frames, forcing users to explore each frame's content manually. Unique, descriptive titles enable quick navigation to the correct frame.
Audit Elements
<iframe src="https://cdn.privacy-..." id="sp_message_iframe_15..." title="SP Consent Message">
Frames must have an accessible name1 element
Screen reader users rely on frame titles to understand frame content without exploring each one. Without descriptive, unique titles, users receive unhelpful information like "frame," "JavaScript," or URLs, making navigation through frames difficult and confusing.
Audit Elements
<iframe src="https://cdn.privacy-..." id="sp_message_iframe_15..." title="SP Consent Message">
Heading levels should only increase by one159 elements
Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.
Audit Elements
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 goCKSV">Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in knife-edge vote</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Joy and disbelief on Serbian streets as Vučić concedes election defeat</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election</h2>
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Headings should not be empty159 elements
Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.
Audit Elements
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 goCKSV">Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in knife-edge vote</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Joy and disbelief on Serbian streets as Vučić concedes election defeat</h2>
<h2 data-testid="card-headline" class="IndexCardHeading-styles__CardHeadlineStyled-sc-c7d910a6-3 dyeGOh">Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election</h2>
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IDs used in ARIA and labels must be unique4 elements
Duplicate IDs break the accessibility of ARIA elements, form labels, and table headers. When IDs are duplicated, assistive technologies and scripts only reference the first instance, causing subsequent elements with the same ID to be ignored or incorrectly associated.
Audit Elements
<title id=":R13tbdm:">British Broadcasting Corporation</title>
<input id=":R35tbdm:" type="text" placeholder="Search news, topics and more" data-testid="search-input-field" disabled="" class="SearchInput-styles__SearchInputStyled-sc-50f6a0bc-1 fiGGev" value="">
<title id=":R37tbdm:">British Broadcasting Corporation</title>
<iframe src="https://cdn.privacy-..." id="sp_message_iframe_15..." title="SP Consent Message">
Images must have alternative text137 elements
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Audit Elements
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Brazilian President ..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Brazilian President ..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="25vw" srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="supporters of the St..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="A flat-topped hill a..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
<img sizes="(min-width: 600px) 5..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Illustration showing..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
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Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets2 elements
Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.
Audit Elements
<span aria-label="Learn more" style="display:inline-block" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__GhostButton-sc-c0f7f974-4 gCqUYN htCVlW">See more</span>
<span aria-label="Learn more" style="display:inline-block" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__GhostButton-sc-c0f7f974-4 gCqUYN eVzqwK">See more</span>
Interactive controls must not be nested204 elements
Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<button class="Subscription-styles__SubscribeButtonStyled-sc-b799d13d-0 cMzsxD">Subscribe</button>
<button type="button" aria-label="Sign In" class="Button-styles__ButtonBase-sc-c0f7f974-2 Button-styles__UnboxedButton-sc-c0f7f974-5 gCqUYN jdLCIq"><span data-testid="button-text" aria-hidden="false" class="Button-styles__ButtonText-sc-c0f7f974-1 bLCQBA">Sign In</span></button>
<img sizes="(min-width: 1008px) ..." srcset="https://ichef.bbci.c..." src="https://ichef.bbci.c..." loading="lazy" alt="Brazilian President ..." class="Image-styles__ImageS...">
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Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination4 elements
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Audit Elements
<header id="bbc-header" class="Header-styles__HeaderStyled-sc-36071384-0 lkxsBq">
<main id="bbc-main">
<footer id="bbc-footer" data-testid="main-footer" class="Footer-styles__FooterStyled-sc-7046f1ed-0 gEbLfI">
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color1 element
People with low vision or color blindness cannot visually distinguish links from surrounding text without sufficient color contrast (3:1 ratio minimum). When link colors are too similar to regular text, users with visual impairments cannot identify which text is clickable.
Audit Elements
<a target="_self" href="https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/links-and-feeds" class="LinkUrl-styles__LinkUrlStyled-sc-f4e3b82f-0 eGAhOs">
Links must have discernible text188 elements
Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<a href="/watch-live-news/" data-testid="internal-link" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
<a href="/" data-testid="internal-link" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
<a href="https://session.bbc.com/session?userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2F" data-testid="external-anchor" target="_self" class="Anchor-styles__AnchorStyled-sc-651d33db-0 hygVWX">
<a href="/" data-testid="mainNavigationLink-active" aria-current="page" class="Navigation-styles__MainNavigationLink-sc-f1c1fa10-4 guUEkx">Home</a>
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Main landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The main landmark must be at the top level and not nested inside other landmarks. This ensures screen reader users can quickly navigate to the primary content without searching through complex hierarchy, making page navigation simpler and more predictable.
Audit Elements
<main id="bbc-main">
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks1 element
Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
Page should contain a level-one heading1 element
Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en-GB">
Required ARIA attributes must be provided7 elements
ARIA widget roles need required attributes to describe their current state. Without these attributes, screen readers cannot communicate essential information like whether a checkbox is checked or a slider's current value, leaving users unable to interact effectively with the widget.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
<button role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open menu" class="Header-styles__HeaderMenuButtonStyled-sc-36071384-3 hUnMtK">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R13tbdm:">
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 112 32" category="logo" icon="bbc" style="height:30px" class="Icon-styles__IconStyled-sc-4d91d42a-0 csOpzq" role="img" aria-labelledby=":R37tbdm:">
<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation">
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Scrollable region must have keyboard access3 elements
Scrollable regions must contain focusable elements or be focusable themselves to enable keyboard navigation. Without keyboard access, users cannot scroll to view content that extends beyond the visible area, making that content completely inaccessible to keyboard-only users.
Audit Elements
<div class="Iowa-styles__GridContainerStyled-sc-208fc678-1 hjVxBM">
<div class="Texas-styles__GridContainerStyled-sc-9261f3e4-1 fkFrcB">
<div class="Iowa-styles__GridContainerStyled-sc-208fc678-1 hjVxBM">
Skip links must move keyboard focus to their target1 element
Keyboard users rely on skip links to bypass repeated navigation. A skip link whose target is missing, or that does not move keyboard focus when activated, leaves those users tabbing through the same blocks on every page.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-...">
The skip-link target should exist and be focusable1 element
Skip links allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to main content. Without skip links, users must tab through potentially hundreds of navigation links on every page, which is time-consuming and can cause physical pain for users with motor limitations.
Audit Elements
<a href="#bbc-main" aria-label="Skip to content" role="link" class="SkipLink-styles__SkipLinkAnchorStyled-sc-3b03ee65-1 leXfoz">Skip to content</a>
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%1 element
The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" data-next-head="">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled1 element
Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" data-next-head="">
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