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When you submit a brief to the content team, it is important that we are provided with a complete brief that covers all the important information. This ensures that we can progress your brief efficiently.

Before you submit a new request, please run through the checklist below and ensure that your brief has covered all of the relevant points.  


  • We will need as much notice as possible before publishing new content, especially if it needs to go out at a certain time.

Submit a new request

New content requests should be submitted through the JIRA Service Desk.

If you do not have an account, you will need to sign up for Service Desk.

Explain the brief

  • What kind of content needs to be published - is it a publication, a consultation, a news item or a set of statistics.
  • Who will be using this content
  • Why do they need access to the content, and how will it help them
  • When does the content need to be published
  • Where should the content be published when it has been signed off
  • In your own words, what do we need to know about this new content? (Please explain in 140 characters maximum)

Add important links and contacts

  • Lead point of contact for this content
  • Required publication date
  • Embargo time and date, if this is applicable
  • Existing location of the content (please include the web link, or URL)
  • Intended location of the new content (please include the URL)

Review and secure approvals

  • Review the final content
  • Give your approval via the JIRA comments section
  • Notify the relevant press officer that the content is being published
  • Ensure sign-off from your manager, or the subject lead


Useful resources


Types of content on GOV.UK



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