Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and beyond with the official BBC News app. Designed to deliver the latest live news you can trust, this app is powered by our extensive network of global journalists.
Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and the ability to follow news topics that interest you. From UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, to Science and Environment, customize your feed with the My News tab.
Here's what the BBC News app offers:
News, Features & Analysis
- Enjoy headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features.
Breaking News and Top Stories
- Stay informed with breaking news and top stories from our trusted global network.
Live News and Developing Stories
- Follow unfolding events with live, 24-hour reporting and access the BBC News channel live stream.
Local News and Weather
- Enter your UK postcode in your BBC account to see local news and weather updates relevant to your area.
Alerts for Top Stories
- Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications on your device.
Personalize Your News with My News
- Create a tailored My News experience, focusing on the topics and stories you care about most, easily accessible in the My News tab.
By choosing to receive push alerts, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No other personal data, such as your username or email address, will be processed. You can opt out of BBC News push notifications via your device's 'Notifications' screen.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:
- Your device type
- Your IP address to determine your location
- The time you downloaded the app
- Referral sites (if any) that led you to download and use the app
We use this data along 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 utilizes technologies akin to cookies to gauge audience behavior. This data helps us analyze and improve the app, enhancing your overall experience. You can disable this feature using the Send App Statistics toggle in the BBC News app's Settings screen.
For a detailed understanding of how and why we use your information, please refer to the BBC News App Privacy Notice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/bbc-news-uk-app-privacy-notice.
The BBC ensures your information remains secure and is not shared with third parties, in line with the BBC's Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
For insights into how the BBC processes your personal data to deliver personalized services, see the BBC's 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.
