Beta on GOV.UK

The ‘beta’ label means you’re looking at the first version of a new service or web page.

GOV.UK regularly launches new or redesigned digital services. During the beta phase services are continually tested and improved.

The beta label is displayed on a new service to show it’s being tested - it may not work for everyone.

Redesigned services should be easier to use than the services they replace.

Sometimes a beta service will be available at the same time as an older, existing service - you can choose which one to use.

Successful beta services eventually become ‘live’ and replace any older services that perform the same task.

Beta content on GOV.UK follows the same rules for accessibility, cookies and privacy as existing content.

Last updated 6 November 2023