BBC News

Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the globe using the official BBC News app. This comprehensive app brings you live, trusted journalism from our extensive network of reporters.

Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, live coverage, and customize your news feed to focus on topics that interest you, such as UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment. You can find all these in the My News tab within the app.

Key Features of the BBC News App:

• News, Features & Analysis: Enjoy headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features.
• Breaking News and Top Stories: Stay informed with breaking news and top stories delivered by our global network of journalists.
• Live News and Developing Stories: Follow live updates on developing stories 24/7 and watch the BBC News channel live stream.
• Local News and Weather: By using the UK postcode linked to your BBC account, get tailored local news and weather updates.
• Alerts for Top Stories: Opt-in for push notifications to receive instant alerts on your device.
• Personalized News with My News: Customize your news experience by selecting topics and stories you care about, all accessible in the My News tab.

Push Notifications and Data Privacy:

If you choose to receive push notifications, a unique device identifier will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No other personal data, such as usernames or email addresses, is processed. You can opt-out of these notifications via your device's 'Notifications' settings.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects information including your device type, IP address for location determination, app download time, and referral sources. This data, combined with your BBC account data, 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 uses cookie-like technologies to analyze user behavior for internal improvements. You can disable this feature using the 'Send App Statistics' toggle in the app's Settings.

For detailed information on how 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 your information is secure and not shared, in line with our Privacy Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy. For more on how the BBC processes your personal data, see our Privacy and Cookies Policy at 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 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.