Stay informed with the latest news you can trust, from the UK & around the world with the official BBC News app. This powerful tool delivers live news from our extensive network of journalists both in the UK and globally.
Download the BBC News app to access top stories and breaking news, live reporting, and the ability to follow news topics that interest you. From UK News to Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment, you can find it all in the My News tab within the app.
The BBC News app provides:
News, Features & Analysis
- Headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features to keep you well-informed.
Breaking News and Top Stories
- Instant access to breaking news and top stories from our trusted global network of journalists.
Live News and Developing Stories
- Stay updated with live, 24-hour reporting and watch the BBC News channel live stream.
Local News and Weather
- By using the UK postcode linked to your BBC account, you can access local news and weather updates relevant to your area.
Alerts for Top Stories
- Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications directly to your device.
Follow News Important to You with My News
- Customize your My News experience to gather the topics and stories you care about most, all accessible from the My News tab.
If you choose to receive 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 a username or email address, is processed. You can unsubscribe from these notifications through your device's 'Notifications' settings.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:
- Device information, such as device type
- IP address to determine your location
- Activity data, including the time you downloaded the app
- Referral sites (if any) that led you to download and use the app
We use this data alongside your BBC account data to 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 uses cookie-like technologies to monitor audience behavior, which helps us improve the app and enhance your experience. You can disable this feature using the Send App Statistics toggle in the BBC News app's Settings screen.
For detailed information on how and why 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 is committed to keeping your information secure and does not share it with third parties, as outlined in our Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
For more on how the BBC processes your personal data for 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.
