BBC News

Stay up-to-date with breaking news and reliable reports from the UK and across the globe.

The official BBC News app delivers trustworthy live news from our extensive network of UK and international journalists.

Download the BBC News app for top stories, breaking news, live coverage, and the ability to follow topics that interest you. Explore themes from UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, and Science & Environment, all accessible in the 'My News' tab.

The BBC News app provides:

News, Features & Analysis

Top headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive feature stories.

Breaking news and top stories

Receive breaking news and leading stories from our trusted global team of reporters.

Live news and developing stories

Stay on top of developing stories with 24/7 real-time reporting and access the BBC News channel live stream.

Local news and weather

Enter your UK postcode in your BBC account to see relevant local stories and weather updates for your area.

Alerts for top stories

Opt-in for push alerts to get instant notifications for major stories sent directly to your device.

Follow news that's important to you with My News

Build a personalized 'My News' feed with the topics and stories you value most, all quickly available in the dedicated My News tab.

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If you opt for push alerts, a unique identifier linked to your device will be stored by Airship on the BBC's behalf to deliver this service. No other personal data (like your username or email) is processed.

You can unsubscribe from BBC News push notifications in your device's 'Notifications' settings.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:

- Your device information, such as device type

- Your IP address to determine your location

- Activity data, such as the time you downloaded the app

- Which sites (if any) referred you to download and use the app

We combine this data with your BBC account information to enhance the BBC News service. You can opt out of AppsFlyer tracking via their 'Forget My Device' form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.

The BBC News app uses cookie-like technologies to measure audience engagement. This data is used internally to analyse and improve the app, enhancing your experience. You can disable this via the 'Send App Statistics' toggle in the app's Settings.

For full details on how and why we use your information, see the BBC News App Privacy Notice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/bbc-news-uk-app-privacy-notice

The BBC keeps your information secure and does not share it with third parties, as outlined in the BBC's Privacy Policy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.

To learn more about how the BBC uses your data to personalize your service, visit the BBC's Privacy and Cookies Policy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/how-does-the-bbc-collect-data-about-me/.

Installing this app means you accept the BBC Terms of Use: http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/.

What's New in the Latest Version 8.7.0.22452

Last updated on Oct 8, 2024

This update paves the way for future enhancements in article navigation throughout the app and includes minor bug fixes.