BBC News

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

Download the BBC News app today to access top stories, breaking news, and live reporting. Customize your news feed with topics that interest you, including UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment, all easily accessible in the My News tab.

The BBC News app offers a comprehensive suite of features:

News, Features & Analysis

Dive into headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features crafted by our experts.

Breaking News and Top Stories

Stay updated with the latest breaking news and top stories sourced from our trusted global network.

Live News and Developing Stories

Follow developing stories around the clock with live reporting and access the BBC News channel live stream.

Local News and Weather

By entering your UK postcode into your BBC account, you can receive local news and weather updates tailored to your area.

Alerts for Top Stories

Enable push notifications to receive instant alerts about the top stories directly on your device.

Follow News That's Important to You with My News

Personalize your experience with My News, where you can curate a feed of the topics and stories you care about most, all in one convenient tab.

By opting into push alerts, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate the service. No other personal data such as usernames or email addresses will be processed. You can opt-out of BBC News push notifications via your device's 'Notifications' settings.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:

• Your device type
• Your IP address to approximate your location
• The time you downloaded the app
• Referral data indicating which sites, if any, led you to download and use the app

This data, combined with your BBC account information, helps us enhance the BBC News service. You can opt out of AppsFlyer tracking by completing their 'Forget My Device' form at https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.

The BBC News app employs technologies akin to cookies to gauge audience behavior. This information aids in internal analysis and app improvement, ensuring a better user experience. You can disable this feature via the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings.

For a detailed understanding of how and why we use your data, please refer to the BBC News App Privacy Notice at https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/bbc-news-uk-app-privacy-notice.

The BBC is committed to keeping your information secure and will not share it with third parties, in line with our Privacy Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.

To learn more about how the BBC processes your personal data for a personalized service, visit the BBC's Privacy and Cookies Policy at 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 found 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 enhances navigation between articles across the app and includes minor bug fixes to improve your overall experience.