Get trustworthy, up-to-date news from the UK and across the globe.
The official BBC News app delivers reliable, live news from our extensive network of UK and international journalists.
Download the BBC News app for top stories, breaking news, live coverage, and the ability to follow topics that interest you. Explore a wide range of subjects including UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, and Science & Environment, all accessible in the My News tab.
The BBC News app provides:
News, Features & Analysis
Headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features.
Breaking news and top stories
Receive breaking news and leading stories from our trusted global network of journalists.
Live news and developing stories
Stay on top of developing stories with round-the-clock, up-to-the-minute reporting and access the BBC News channel live stream.
Local news and weather
By using the UK postcode in your BBC account, we'll display local stories and weather updates to keep you informed about your area.
Alerts for top stories
Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications on your device.
Follow news that's important to you with My News
Create a personalized My News feed featuring the topics and stories you value most. Access them quickly in the dedicated My News tab.
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If you opt for push alerts, a unique identifier linked to your device will be stored by Airship on the BBC's behalf to deliver this service. No other personal data (like a username or email) is processed.
You can unsubscribe from BBC News push notifications via your device's 'Notifications' settings.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:
- Your device information, such as device type
- Your IP address to determine your location
- Activity data, such as the time you downloaded the app
- Which sites (if any) referred you to download and use the app
We combine this data with your BBC account information to enhance the BBC News service. You can opt out of AppsFlyer tracking by completing their 'Forget My Device' form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.
The BBC News app uses technologies similar to cookies to measure audience behavior. This information is used internally to analyze, improve the app, and enhance your experience. You can disable this via the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings screen.
For details on how and why we use your information, please see the BBC News App Privacy Notice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/bbc-news-uk-app-privacy-notice
The BBC will protect your information and not share it with others, in line with the BBC's Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
To learn more about how the BBC uses your data to provide personalized services, visit the BBC's Privacy and Cookies Policy at https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/how-does-the-bbc-collect-data-about-me/.
Installing this app means you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/.
What's New in the Latest Version 8.7.0.22452
Last updated on Oct 8, 2024
This update paves the way for future improvements to article navigation throughout the app, along with minor bug fixes.
