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Publish, update or retire content

Standard content types

Some content types on GOV.UK have similar processes for how you’ll create, update or retire them. These ‘standard’ types are:

  • calls for evidence
  • case studies
  • consultations
  • detailed guides
  • document collections
  • fatality notices
  • news articles
  • publications
  • speeches
  • statistical data sets
  • statistics

This section of guidance covers these content types, as well as the common processes for:

  • sending content for ‘2nd eyes’ (2i)
  • reviewing content that’s been sent for ‘2nd eyes’ (2i)
  • publishing content
  • withdrawing or unpublishing content