diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c2f80054b..b7af7b7ee 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # NHS.UK frontend Changelog
 
+## Unreleased
+
+:wrench: **Fixes**
+
+- Fix alignment of copyright footer
+
 ## 8.1.0 - 11 January 2024
 
 :wrench: **Fixes**
diff --git a/packages/components/footer/_footer.scss b/packages/components/footer/_footer.scss
index cf7534df3..1872a07b4 100644
--- a/packages/components/footer/_footer.scss
+++ b/packages/components/footer/_footer.scss
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 
   @include mq($from: desktop) {
     display: flex;
+    justify-content: space-between;
   }
 }
 
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index be577e2e6..af6d061db 100644
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