diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index e374c837..8fb322be 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ _A description of the change and what it does. If relevant, please provide scree
 
 _If applicable, what issue does this address?_
 
-_Closes:_ #
+Closes: #
 
 ## Type of change
 
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ _Remove the irrelevant ones:_
 
 - [x] _Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)_
 - [x] _New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)_
-- [x] _Breaking change (if this change causes breakage or new behaviour, please state what)_
+- [x] _Breaking change (if this change causes breakage or new behaviour, please state what):_
 - [x] _Other (something else - please specify if relevant):_
 
 ## Test methodology
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ _Please ensure all are ticked (and actually done):_
 - [ ] _Change has been tested to work_
 - [ ] _Areas your change affects have been linted using rustfmt_
 - [ ] _Code has been self-reviewed_
-- [ ] _Code has been tested and no new breakage is introduced_
+- [ ] _Code has been tested and no new breakage is introduced unless intended_
 - [ ] _Documentation has been added/updated if needed_
 - [ ] _No merge conflicts arise from the change_