diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index f9064aa..f86ff89 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ version: 2
 updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "pip"
     directory: "/"
+    target-branch: develop
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"
     groups:
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2eb09c2..1b922eb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 
 All notable changes to this repository will be documented in this file.
 
+Routine updates limited to patching GitHub Actions dependencies are excluded from new changelog entries, as they do not themselves change the functional behaviour of application software. Changes that alter workflow functionality, security controls or application behaviour remain reportable. Historical entries documenting GitHub Actions dependency updates are retained for reference.
+
 This project follows **Semantic Versioning (SemVer)** ([semver.org](https://semver.org/)), using the format:
 
 
diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md
index a9ffa93..02768e3 100644
--- a/LICENSE.md
+++ b/LICENSE.md
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-# License 
+# License  
+**Repository:** `node-lib`  
+**Description:** `Defines the licensing terms for the source code in this repository.`  
+**SPDX-License-Identifier:** `Apache-2.0` 
 
 ## Copyright Notice  
 © Crown Copyright 2026. This work has been developed by the National Digital Twin Programme and is legally attributed to the UK's Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) as the governing entity.
@@ -197,7 +200,7 @@ This work is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
       same "printed page" as the copyright notice for easier
       identification within third-party archives.
 
-   Copyright 2025 Crown Copyright, National Digital Twin Programme,
+   Crown Copyright 2026, National Digital Twin Programme,
    legally attributed to the UK's Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST)
 
    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
@@ -210,4 +213,4 @@ This work is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
    WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
    See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
-   limitations under the License.
\ No newline at end of file
+   limitations under the License.