Accessibility Scan Report

Title: GOV.UK Issue: #58 Date: 3/21/2026, 2:03:30 AM Duration: 10.6m URLs: 100 / 100 🖥️ Forced Colors: 100 / 100 URLs

Summary

Issues

  • By Level: A (1), AA (0)
  • By Version (A & AA): WCAG 2.0 (1)
  • By Category: axe-strict (202) & Others (1195)
  • Total: 1397 across 23 unique rules & 2 accessibility engines

By Severity

Critical
Serious
Moderate
Minor

By Role

UX Designer
Visual Designer
Content Author
Front-End Developer

Issues

🎯 Pages with Most Errors

Focus your efforts on these pages to make the biggest impact. Click any error count to filter the rule list below.

Publication of DWP research report 707: Employment and Support Allowance: findings from a face-to-face survey of customers - GOV.UK 16
Find a registered childminder - GOV.UK 15
New ‘Find a Job’ service to support thousands of jobseekers into work - GOV.UK 22
Welcome to GOV.UK 19
The State of UK Competition Report 2022 (CMA) - GOV.UK 19
Accessibility statement for public Home Office services - GOV.UK 18
New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network - GOV.UK 18
Communications Market Report 2019 (OFCOM) - GOV.UK 18
Online Nation Report 2020 (OFCOM) - GOV.UK 18
The use of data by online services 2019 (OFCOM) - GOV.UK 18

🔧 Most Common Issues (axe)

2 rules
201 Moderate axe region: Ensures all page content is contained within landmark regions. Content outside landmarks cannot be found by screen reader users navigating by landmarks.
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: axe

Roles: Front-End Developer, UX Designer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
All page content should be contained by landmarks
Mode: light
<a data-module="govuk-skip-link" class="gem-c-skip-link govuk-skip-link govuk-!-display-none-print" href="#content" data-govuk-skip-link-init="" data-govuk-skip-link-module-started="true">Skip to main content</a>
XPath: .gem-c-skip-link
Example 2 View on Page
All page content should be contained by landmarks
Mode: light
<h2 class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question">Is this page useful?</h2>
XPath: .gem-c-feedback__prompt-question
Example 3 View on Page
All page content should be contained by landmarks
Mode: light
<a data-module="govuk-skip-link" class="gem-c-skip-link govuk-skip-link govuk-!-display-none-print" href="#content" data-govuk-skip-link-init="" data-govuk-skip-link-module-started="true">Skip to main content</a>
XPath: .gem-c-skip-link
Example 4 View on Page
All page content should be contained by landmarks
Mode: light
<h2 class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question">Is this page useful?</h2>
XPath: .gem-c-feedback__prompt-question
Example 5 View on Page
All page content should be contained by landmarks
Mode: light
<a data-module="govuk-skip-link" class="gem-c-skip-link govuk-skip-link govuk-!-display-none-print" href="#content" data-govuk-skip-link-init="" data-govuk-skip-link-module-started="true">Skip to main content</a>
XPath: .gem-c-skip-link

🔧 Most Common Issues (Equal Access)

21 rules
401 Moderate equalAccess aria_content_in_landmark
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<h2 class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question">
Example 2 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<button data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"Yes","section":"Is this page useful?","tool_name":"Is this page useful?"}" class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-page-is-useful">
Example 3 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<button data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"No","section":"Is this page useful?","tool_name":"Is this page useful?"}" aria-controls="page-is-not-useful" class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-toggle-form js-page-is-not-useful">
Example 4 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<button data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"Report a problem with this page","section":"Is this page useful?","tool_name":"Is this page useful?"}" aria-controls="something-is-wrong" class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-toggle-form js-something-is-wrong">
Example 5 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<h2 class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question">
132 Moderate equalAccess aria_role_redundant
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "main" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <main>
Mode: light
<main class="govuk-main-wrapper " id="content" role="main">
Example 2 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "main" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <main>
Mode: light
<main class="govuk-main-wrapper " id="content" role="main">
Example 3 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "main" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <main>
Mode: light
<main class="govuk-main-wrapper " id="content" role="main">
Example 4 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "main" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <main>
Mode: light
<main class="govuk-main-wrapper " id="content" role="main">
Example 5 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "main" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <main>
Mode: light
<main class="govuk-main-wrapper " id="content" role="main">
103 Moderate equalAccess text_block_heading
56 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Telephone: 0300 200 3601' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<p>
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Telephone: 0300 200 3701' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<p>
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm this text 'A waitress servng coffee to friends' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<p class="gem-c-figure__figcaption-text">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Media enquiries for this press release – 020 3267 5144' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<p>
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Press Office' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<p class="govuk-body">
101 Moderate equalAccess element_attribute_deprecated
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "color" is deprecated in HTML 5
Mode: light
<link color="#1d70b8" href="/assets/frontend/govuk-icon-mask-cdf4265165f8d7f9eec54aa2c1dfbb3d8b6d297c5d7919f0313e0836a5804bb6.svg" rel="mask-icon">
Example 2 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "color" is deprecated in HTML 5
Mode: light
<link color="#1d70b8" href="/assets/frontend/govuk-icon-mask-cdf4265165f8d7f9eec54aa2c1dfbb3d8b6d297c5d7919f0313e0836a5804bb6.svg" rel="mask-icon">
Example 3 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "color" is deprecated in HTML 5
Mode: light
<link color="#1d70b8" href="/assets/frontend/govuk-icon-mask-cdf4265165f8d7f9eec54aa2c1dfbb3d8b6d297c5d7919f0313e0836a5804bb6.svg" rel="mask-icon">
Example 4 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "color" is deprecated in HTML 5
Mode: light
<link color="#1d70b8" href="/assets/frontend/govuk-icon-mask-cdf4265165f8d7f9eec54aa2c1dfbb3d8b6d297c5d7919f0313e0836a5804bb6.svg" rel="mask-icon">
Example 5 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "color" is deprecated in HTML 5
Mode: light
<link color="#1d70b8" href="/assets/frontend/govuk-icon-mask-cdf4265165f8d7f9eec54aa2c1dfbb3d8b6d297c5d7919f0313e0836a5804bb6.svg" rel="mask-icon">
100 Moderate equalAccess style_color_misuse
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 2 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 3 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 4 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 5 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
100 Moderate equalAccess style_highcontrast_visible
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link media="all" href="/assets/frontend/application-a451a77ae29e27908f0002f031ee984039b767565b02703b136a37101a90b2ec.css" rel="stylesheet">
100 Moderate equalAccess input_label_visible
100 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button type="button" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"select_content","type":"header menu bar","text":"Search","index_section":2,"index_section_count":2,"section":"Search"}" data-toggle-desktop-group="top" data-toggle-mobile-group="top" data-text-for-show="Show search menu" data-text-for-hide="Hide search menu" aria-label="Show search menu" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="super-search-menu" class="gem-c-layout-super-navigation-header__search-toggle-button" id="super-search-menu-toggle">
Example 2 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button type="button" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"select_content","type":"header menu bar","text":"Search","index_section":2,"index_section_count":2,"section":"Search"}" data-toggle-desktop-group="top" data-toggle-mobile-group="top" data-text-for-show="Show search menu" data-text-for-hide="Hide search menu" aria-label="Show search menu" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="super-search-menu" class="gem-c-layout-super-navigation-header__search-toggle-button" id="super-search-menu-toggle">
Example 3 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button type="button" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"select_content","type":"header menu bar","text":"Search","index_section":2,"index_section_count":2,"section":"Search"}" data-toggle-desktop-group="top" data-toggle-mobile-group="top" data-text-for-show="Show search menu" data-text-for-hide="Hide search menu" aria-label="Show search menu" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="super-search-menu" class="gem-c-layout-super-navigation-header__search-toggle-button" id="super-search-menu-toggle">
Example 4 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button type="button" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"select_content","type":"header menu bar","text":"Search","index_section":2,"index_section_count":2,"section":"Search"}" data-toggle-desktop-group="top" data-toggle-mobile-group="top" data-text-for-show="Show search menu" data-text-for-hide="Hide search menu" aria-label="Show search menu" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="super-search-menu" class="gem-c-layout-super-navigation-header__search-toggle-button" id="super-search-menu-toggle">
Example 5 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button type="button" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"select_content","type":"header menu bar","text":"Search","index_section":2,"index_section_count":2,"section":"Search"}" data-toggle-desktop-group="top" data-toggle-mobile-group="top" data-text-for-show="Show search menu" data-text-for-hide="Hide search menu" aria-label="Show search menu" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="super-search-menu" class="gem-c-layout-super-navigation-header__search-toggle-button" id="super-search-menu-toggle">
56 Moderate equalAccess element_tabbable_unobscured
20 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm that when the element receives focus, it is not covered or, if covered by user action, can be uncovered without moving focus
Mode: light
<a class="govuk-link" href="/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm that when the element receives focus, it is not covered or, if covered by user action, can be uncovered without moving focus
Mode: light
<a class="govuk-link" target="_blank" href="mailto:accessible.formats@dwp.gov.uk">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm that when the element receives focus, it is not covered or, if covered by user action, can be uncovered without moving focus
Mode: light
<a class="govuk-link govuk-link--inverse" href="/find-digital-market-research?digital_market_research_area=advertising-and-marketing">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm that when the element receives focus, it is not covered or, if covered by user action, can be uncovered without moving focus
Mode: light
<a class="govuk-link govuk-link--inverse" href="/find-digital-market-research?digital_market_research_topic=digital-economy">
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm that when the element receives focus, it is not covered or, if covered by user action, can be uncovered without moving focus
Mode: light
<a class="govuk-link govuk-link--inverse" href="/find-digital-market-research?digital_market_research_topic=general-and-vertical-search">
35 Moderate equalAccess text_contrast_sufficient
35 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The foreground text and its background color are both detected as #ffffff. Verify the text meets the WCAG AA requirements for minimum contrast
Mode: light
<a href="#contents" class="govuk-link gem-c-back-to-top-link govuk-!-display-none-print">
Example 2 View on Page
The foreground text and its background color are both detected as #ffffff. Verify the text meets the WCAG AA requirements for minimum contrast
Mode: light
<a href="#contents" class="govuk-link gem-c-back-to-top-link govuk-!-display-none-print">
Example 3 View on Page
The foreground text and its background color are both detected as #ffffff. Verify the text meets the WCAG AA requirements for minimum contrast
Mode: light
<a href="#contents" class="govuk-link gem-c-back-to-top-link govuk-!-display-none-print">
Example 4 View on Page
The foreground text and its background color are both detected as #ffffff. Verify the text meets the WCAG AA requirements for minimum contrast
Mode: light
<a href="#contents" class="govuk-link gem-c-back-to-top-link govuk-!-display-none-print">
Example 5 View on Page
The foreground text and its background color are both detected as #ffffff. Verify the text meets the WCAG AA requirements for minimum contrast
Mode: light
<a href="#contents" class="govuk-link gem-c-back-to-top-link govuk-!-display-none-print">
29 Moderate equalAccess text_sensory_misuse
25 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm the user instruction is still understandable without the word(s) 'extra'
Mode: light
<p>
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm the user instruction is still understandable without the word(s) 'extra'
Mode: light
<p class="gem-c-lead-paragraph">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm the user instruction is still understandable without the word(s) 'huge'
Mode: light
<p>
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm the user instruction is still understandable without the word(s) 'largest'
Mode: light
<p dir="ltr" class="gem-c-lead-paragraph">
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm the user instruction is still understandable without the word(s) 'largest'
Mode: light
<p class="last-child">
8 Moderate equalAccess aria_form_label_unique
8 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" role do not have unique labels
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 2 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" role do not have unique labels
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 3 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" role do not have unique labels
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 4 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" role do not have unique labels
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 5 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" role do not have unique labels
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
8 Moderate equalAccess aria_landmark_name_unique
8 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" landmarks within the same parent region are not distinguished from one another because they have the same "" label
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 2 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" landmarks within the same parent region are not distinguished from one another because they have the same "" label
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 3 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" landmarks within the same parent region are not distinguished from one another because they have the same "" label
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 4 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" landmarks within the same parent region are not distinguished from one another because they have the same "" label
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
Example 5 View on Page
Multiple elements with "form" landmarks within the same parent region are not distinguished from one another because they have the same "" label
Mode: light
<form method="POST" action="/email/subscriptions/single-page/new">
7 Moderate equalAccess figure_label_exists
7 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure lang="en" class="gem-c-figure govuk-!-margin-bottom-8">
Example 2 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure lang="en" class="gem-c-figure govuk-!-margin-bottom-8">
Example 3 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure lang="en" class="gem-c-figure govuk-!-margin-bottom-8">
Example 4 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure class="gem-c-image-card__image-wrapper">
Example 5 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure lang="en" class="gem-c-figure govuk-!-margin-bottom-8">
5 Moderate equalAccess blockquote_cite_exists
5 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify that <blockquote> should have a 'cite' attribute and not be used for indentation only
Mode: light
<blockquote>
Example 2 View on Page
Verify that <blockquote> should have a 'cite' attribute and not be used for indentation only
Mode: light
<blockquote>
Example 3 View on Page
Verify that <blockquote> should have a 'cite' attribute and not be used for indentation only
Mode: light
<blockquote>
Example 4 View on Page
Verify that <blockquote> should have a 'cite' attribute and not be used for indentation only
Mode: light
<blockquote>
Example 5 View on Page
Verify that <blockquote> should have a 'cite' attribute and not be used for indentation only
Mode: light
<blockquote>
3 Moderate equalAccess text_quoted_correctly
2 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
If the following text is a quotation, mark it as a <q> or <blockquote> element: 'Tell Ofsted about a serious childcare incident'
Mode: light
<h1 class="gem-c-heading__text govuk-heading-l">
Example 2 View on Page
If the following text is a quotation, mark it as a <q> or <blockquote> element: 'tell Ofsted about a serious childcare incident'
Mode: light
<p dir="ltr" class="gem-c-lead-paragraph">
Example 3 View on Page
If the following text is a quotation, mark it as a <q> or <blockquote> element: 'notice to pay'
Mode: light
<p dir="ltr" class="gem-c-lead-paragraph">
2 Moderate equalAccess style_focus_visible
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light
<input role="combobox" type="search" placeholder="" name="keywords" id="search-main-dfe27cd1" class="gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input--default gem-c-search__item gem-c-search__input js-class-toggle" autocomplete="off" aria-autocomplete="list" aria-controls="search-main-dfe27cd1__listbox" aria-expanded="false" aria-describedby="search-main-dfe27cd1__assistiveHint">
Example 2 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light
<button enterkeyhint="search" type="submit" class="gem-c-search__submit">
1 Moderate equalAccess element_tabbable_visible
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light
<a href="http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2010/nov-2010/dwp154-10-121110.shtml#fn1" rel="external">
1 Moderate equalAccess a_text_purpose
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Hyperlink has no link text, label or image with a text alternative
Mode: light
<a href="http://www.dwp.gov.uk/newsroom/press-releases/2010/nov-2010/dwp154-10-121110.shtml#fn1" rel="external">
1 Moderate equalAccess aria_keyboard_handler_exists
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify the <input> element with "combobox" role has keyboard access
Mode: light
<input role="combobox" type="search" placeholder="" name="keywords" id="search-main-dfe27cd1" class="gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input--default gem-c-search__item gem-c-search__input js-class-toggle" autocomplete="off" aria-autocomplete="list" aria-controls="search-main-dfe27cd1__listbox" aria-expanded="false" aria-describedby="search-main-dfe27cd1__assistiveHint">
1 Moderate equalAccess aria_role_valid
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The ARIA role 'combobox' is not valid for the element <input>
Mode: light
<input role="combobox" type="search" placeholder="" name="keywords" id="search-main-dfe27cd1" class="gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input gem-c-search-with-autocomplete__input--default gem-c-search__item gem-c-search__input js-class-toggle" autocomplete="off" aria-autocomplete="list" aria-controls="search-main-dfe27cd1__listbox" aria-expanded="false" aria-describedby="search-main-dfe27cd1__assistiveHint">
1 Moderate equalAccess heading_markup_misuse
1 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify that the heading element is a genuine heading
Mode: light
<h1 class="gem-c-heading__text govuk-heading-l">