Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the globe with the official BBC News app. Designed to bring you the latest live news from our extensive network of journalists, this app is your go-to source for trustworthy information.
Download the BBC News app to access top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and the ability to follow news topics that interest you. From UK News to Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment, you can tailor your news feed in the My News tab.
What the BBC News app offers:
- News, Features & Analysis: Get headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features.
- Breaking News and Top Stories: Stay informed with breaking news and top stories from our global network of trusted journalists.
- Live News and Developing Stories: Follow live updates and developing stories 24/7, including access to the BBC News channel live stream.
- Local News and Weather: Enter your UK postcode in your BBC account to receive local news and weather updates.
- Alerts for Top Stories: Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications 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 Alerts and Data Privacy:
If you choose to receive push alerts, 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 unsubscribe from these notifications in your device's 'Notifications' screen.
For attribution and analysis, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the following information:
- Device type
- IP address for location determination
- Activity data, including app download time
- Referral sites (if any) that led you to download and use the app
This data, combined with your BBC account data, helps us improve 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 technologies similar to cookies to measure audience behavior. This information is used internally to enhance the app and improve your experience. You can disable this feature using the Send App Statistics toggle in the app's Settings screen.
For more 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 your information is kept secure and not shared with third parties, in line with our Privacy Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.
For further insight into how the BBC processes your personal data for personalized services, see our 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 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.
