Stay informed with the latest news you can trust, from the UK & around the world, by downloading the official BBC News app. This app provides you with top stories and breaking news, live reporting, and the ability to follow news topics that interest you, ranging from UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment. All these topics can be easily accessed through the My News tab within the app.
Key Features of the BBC News App
News, Features & Analysis
Dive into headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features to stay well-informed on various topics.
Breaking News and Top Stories
Receive breaking news and top stories directly from our trusted global network of journalists.
Live News and Developing Stories
Stay updated with live, 24-hour reporting and access the BBC News channel live stream to follow developing stories as they unfold.
Local News and Weather
By using the UK postcode linked to your BBC account, you can view local stories and weather updates relevant to your area.
Alerts for Top Stories
Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications about the latest top stories directly to your device.
Personalized News with My News
Create a customized My News experience, gathering topics and stories that matter most to you in one convenient location.
If you choose to enable push notifications, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No additional personal data, such as usernames or email addresses, will be processed. You can opt-out of these notifications anytime through your device's 'Notifications' settings.
For attribution and analytics, our data processor, AppsFlyer, collects the following information about you:
- Device information, such as device type
- Your IP address to determine your location
- Activity data, including the time of app download
- Referral sources, if any, that led you to download and use the app
This data is combined with 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 employs technologies similar to cookies to analyze audience behavior. This information is used internally to improve the app and enhance your user experience. You can disable this tracking using the 'Send App Statistics' toggle found in the app's Settings screen.
For further details on how and why we use your information, 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.
For a comprehensive understanding of how the BBC processes your personal data for personalized services, 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 the Latest Version 8.7.0.22452
Last updated on Oct 8, 2024
This release enhances navigation between articles throughout the app and includes minor bug fixes to improve your overall experience.
