Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the globe with the official BBC News app. This app brings you the latest live news, delivered by our trusted network of journalists worldwide.

Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, live coverage, and the ability to follow news topics that interest you. Our range of topics includes UK News, Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, and Science and Environment, all accessible through the My News tab in the app.

The BBC News app provides:

News, Features & Analysis

• Headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features.

Breaking News and Top Stories

• Get instant updates on breaking news and top stories from our global network of journalists.

Live News and Developing Stories

• Stay informed with live, round-the-clock reporting and access to the BBC News channel live stream.

Local News and Weather

• By using your UK postcode linked to your BBC account, we deliver local news and weather updates tailored to your area.

Alerts for Top Stories

• Opt-in to receive push notifications for instant alerts on your device.

Follow News That Matters to You with My News

• Customize your My News feed to focus on the topics and stories you care about most, easily accessible in the My News tab.

If you opt-in for push notifications, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate the service. No other personal data, such as your username or email address, will be processed. You can opt-out of BBC News push notifications via your device's 'Notifications' settings.

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

• Device type
• IP address for location determination
• Activity data, including the time of app download
• Referral sources for app downloads and usage

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 utilizes technologies similar to cookies to gauge audience behavior, using this information internally to improve the app and enhance your experience. You can disable this feature via the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings.

For detailed information on our data usage, 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's security and does not share it with third parties, as per the BBC's Privacy Policy available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.

For more on 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 the app, you agree to the BBC Terms of Use found 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 throughout the app and includes minor bug fixes.