BBC News

Stay informed with the latest news you can trust, from the UK & around the world with the official BBC News app. This powerful tool brings you live, credible news from our extensive UK and global network of journalists.

Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and the ability to follow topics that interest you. Our coverage spans UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment, all easily accessible in the My News tab.

What the BBC News app offers:

• News, Features & Analysis: Enjoy headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features that keep you well-informed.
• Breaking News and Top Stories: Get instant updates on breaking news and top stories from our trusted global network of journalists.
• Live News and Developing Stories: Follow developing stories with real-time reporting available 24/7, and watch the BBC News channel live stream.
• Local News and Weather: Enter your UK postcode in your BBC account to receive local news and weather updates tailored to your area.
• Alerts for Top Stories: Opt-in for push notifications to receive instant alerts on your device for the latest top stories.
• Personalized News with My News: Customize your My News tab to focus on the topics and stories you care about most, making it easy to access your preferred news quickly.

Push Notifications and Data Handling:

If you choose to receive push notifications, a unique device identifier will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No other personal data, such as usernames or email addresses, will be processed. You can manage these notifications through your device's settings.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor, AppsFlyer, collects device information, IP addresses, download times, and referral sources. This data, combined with your BBC account information, helps us improve 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 also uses technologies similar to cookies to analyze user behavior, enhancing the app's functionality and your overall experience. You can disable this feature via the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings.

For detailed information on how we use your data, please visit the BBC News App Privacy Notice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/bbc-news-uk-app-privacy-notice. The BBC ensures your information's security and does not share it with third parties, as outlined in the BBC's Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy. For more on how the BBC processes your data for personalized services, see the Privacy and Cookies Policy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/how-does-the-bbc-collect-data-about-me/.

By installing this app, you agree to the BBC Terms of Use: http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/.

What's New in Version 8.7.0.22452

Last updated on Oct 8, 2024

This update enhances navigation between articles across the app and includes minor bug fixes to improve your overall experience.