Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work correctly and remember information about your visit.
How we use cookies
We use some essential cookies that do not require consent under UK law. This is because they are necessary for the website to work.
We also use analytics cookies to understand how people use this site, so we can make it work better. This information does not identify you personally. You have the option to switch these on or off.
The table below has information about the cookies we use, what they do and how long they will stay on your device.
You can find more information about how we use and protect your information in our website privacy notice.
The cookies we use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Google analytics cookies (_ga, gid, gat_gtag) | These help us count visits and track how users move through the site. | Two years |
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ARRAffinity ARRAffinitySameSite |
Keeps your session connected to the same server throughout your visit to make sure you have a consistent experience. | When you close your browser |
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ApplicationGatewayAffinity ApplicationGatewayAffinity CORS |
Manages web traffic to make sure you have a consistent experience throughout your visit. | When you close your browser |
| YouTube cookies (YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE) | Allows YouTube to count the views of embedded videos. | Nine months |
Opting out
If you choose to opt out of our cookies, this may affect your experience of our site.
For example, you may not be able to view some of the content on our site, such as embedded video content. Some of the tools we have included on our site to make it more accessible, such as the text magnifier, might not work properly for you.
YouTube cookies
Our website has embedded videos from YouTube using their enhanced privacy mode. This means YouTube will not place cookies on your device unless you choose to play a video. We are unable to block third-party cookies set by YouTube. For more information, please visit Google’s privacy policy. (YouTube is owned by Google so its cookies are managed by Google’s privacy policy).
How to change cookie settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘C’ icon in the bottom left of your browser screen. You can adjust the sliders to ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then click ‘Save and close’. You may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites.