Stay informed with the latest news you can trust, from the UK & around the world, by downloading the official BBC News app. Our app provides live news from our extensive UK and global network of journalists.
With the BBC News app, you can access top stories and breaking news, engage with live reporting, and personalize your news feed by following 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.
Here's what the BBC News app offers:
News, Features & Analysis
- Headlines, detailed analysis, and exclusive features to 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 up-to-the-minute reporting available 24/7, and access the BBC News channel live stream.
Local News and Weather
- By entering your UK postcode into your BBC account, you'll receive local stories and weather updates relevant to your area.
Alerts for Top Stories
- Opt-in to receive push notifications for breaking news directly to your device.
Follow News That's Important to You with My News
- Customize your My News experience to focus on the topics and stories that matter most to you, all accessible from the My News tab.
By choosing to receive push alerts, a unique device identifier will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No additional personal data, such as your username or email address, will be processed. You can opt-out of these notifications through your device's 'Notifications' settings.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following data:
- Device information, including device type
- Your IP address to ascertain your location
- Activity data, such as the time of app download
- Referral sources that led you to download and use the app
This data is combined with your BBC account information to enhance the BBC News service. To opt out of AppsFlyer tracking, you can complete their 'Forget My Device' form at https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.
The BBC News app employs technologies akin to cookies to monitor audience behavior. This data helps us improve the app and enhance your experience. You can disable this feature using the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings.
For detailed information on 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 ensures the security of your information and does not share it with third parties, in line with the BBC's Privacy Policy available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
To understand how the BBC processes your personal data for personalized services, please see 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 at 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.
