diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 638ab875e..9428a3e93 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "newskit",
-  "version": "7.1.0",
+  "version": "7.2.0",
   "description": "A React Component library implementing the News design language",
   "keywords": [
     "react",