Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the globe with the official BBC News app. Designed to keep you informed with trustworthy journalism, the app delivers the latest live news straight to your device.
Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, and live reporting. Customize your experience by following news topics that interest you, including UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment. These personalized feeds are easily accessible in the My News tab.
Here’s what the BBC News app offers:
News, Features & Analysis
Explore headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features crafted by our global network of journalists.
Breaking News and Top Stories
Stay ahead with instant updates on breaking news and top stories from around the world.
Live News and Developing Stories
Follow live updates on developing stories 24/7, and watch the BBC News channel live stream directly within the app.
Local News and Weather
Enter your UK postcode into your BBC account to receive tailored local news and weather updates, keeping you connected to your community.
Alerts for Top Stories
Enable push notifications to receive instant alerts on the most critical news stories, ensuring you never miss out on important updates.
Personalized News with My News
Customize your news feed with the My News feature, selecting topics and stories that matter most to you for a truly personalized experience.
When you opt-in for push notifications, a unique device identifier is stored by Airship to facilitate the service, without processing any additional personal data such as usernames or email addresses. You can easily opt-out of these notifications through your device’s 'Notifications' settings.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor, AppsFlyer, collects essential information including:
- Device type
- IP address for location determination
- App download time
- Referral sites, if applicable
This data, combined with your BBC account information, helps us enhance the BBC News app. You can opt out of AppsFlyer tracking via their 'Forget My Device' form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.
The BBC News app employs cookie-like technologies to track user behavior for internal analysis and app improvement, enhancing your overall experience. You can disable this tracking using the Send App Statistics toggle in the app’s Settings.
For detailed insights on how we handle 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 data's security and does not share it with third parties, adhering strictly to our Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
To understand how the BBC uses your personal data for personalization, review the BBC's Privacy and Cookies Policy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/how-does-the-bbc-collect-data-about-me/.
By installing the 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 for a smoother experience.
