BBC News

Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the world with the official BBC News app. Designed to deliver the latest live news from our extensive network of journalists, the app ensures you're always informed with top stories, breaking news, and in-depth analysis.

Download the BBC News app to access a wide range of news topics tailored to your interests, including UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment. You can easily find these in the My News tab within the app.

Key Features of the BBC News App:

• News, Features & Analysis: Enjoy headlines, detailed analysis, and exclusive features crafted by our trusted journalists.
• Breaking News and Top Stories: Stay ahead with instant updates on breaking news and top stories from around the globe.
• Live News and Developing Stories: Follow live reporting 24/7 and access the BBC News channel live stream to stay on top of developing stories.
• Local News and Weather: By using the UK postcode linked to your BBC account, get personalized local news and weather updates.
• Alerts for Top Stories: Opt-in for push notifications to receive instant alerts on your device for the latest top stories.
• Personalized News with My News: Customize your news feed in the My News tab to focus on the topics and stories that matter most to you.

Push Notifications and Data Privacy:

If you choose to receive push notifications, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate this service. No other personal data, such as your username or email address, is processed. You can opt-out of these notifications at any time through your device's 'Notifications' screen.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects information such as your device type, IP address, 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 also uses technologies similar to cookies to analyze user behavior and improve the app's performance. You can disable this feature via the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings screen.

For more details on how 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 is committed to keeping your information secure and not sharing it with third parties, as outlined in our Privacy Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.

For further insight into how the BBC processes your personal data for personalized services, visit 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 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 to improve your overall experience.