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GOV.UK header
Documents when to use the GOV.UK header, the requirement to show GOV.UK-wide identity and tools at the top of GOV.UK services, and the boundary between header content and Service navigation.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service navigation | Choose service navigation when one named service needs persistent identity and a small set of service-level destinations across multiple pages. | Activating a service navigation link changes to the named service section and updates current or active service state. | GOV.UK header guidance separates GOV.UK-wide identity and tools from service names and service navigation links. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: GOV.UK Design System. Last checked: .