bbc.com Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of bbc.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

News & Media
0 /100
C Needs Improvement

3 issues found across 2 categories

2 Critical 1 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 2 issues
Operable 0 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 1 issues

Issues Found

Images missing alt text

Critical

Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.

WCAG 1.1.1
64 element(s) affected
  • <img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260205-130046-240c8e457e-web-2.3">
  • <img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260205-130046-240c8e457e-web-2.3">
  • <img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260205-130046-240c8e457e-web-2.3">
  • <img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260205-130046-240c8e457e-web-2.3">
  • <img src="https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20260205-130046-240c8e457e-web-2.3">
How to fix

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

Form inputs missing labels

Critical

Form elements must have associated labels so users know what information to enter.

WCAG 1.3.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <input type="text" name="(no name)">
How to fix

Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

Duplicate element IDs

Major

Element IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.

WCAG 4.1.1
3 element(s) affected
  • id="dotcom-top"
  • id="outer"
  • id="inner"
How to fix

Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes bbc.com should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Images missing alt text Critical

    Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

  2. #2
    Form inputs missing labels Critical

    Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

  3. #3
    Duplicate element IDs Major

    Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bbc.com accessible?

bbc.com scored 62/100 (grade C) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is bbc.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 3 accessibility issues on bbc.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is bbc.com EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see bbc.com's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does bbc.com have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for bbc.com.

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