Stay up-to-date with reliable news from the UK and around the globe by downloading the official BBC News app. This powerful tool delivers the latest live news you can trust, sourced from our extensive network of journalists worldwide.

With the BBC News app, you can access:

News, Features & Analysis

Explore headlines, in-depth analysis, and exclusive features that keep you informed on a wide range of topics.

Breaking News and Top Stories

Stay ahead with instant updates on breaking news and top stories, brought to you by our trusted global network of journalists.

Live News and Developing Stories

Engage with live reporting and developing stories around the clock, and watch the BBC News channel live stream for real-time updates.

Local News and Weather

By using your UK postcode linked to your BBC account, you'll receive local news and weather updates, ensuring you're always in the know about your area.

Alerts for Top Stories

Opt-in for push alerts to receive instant notifications on your device for the most significant stories.

Follow News That Matters to You with My News

Customize your news experience with the My News feature, where you can follow topics that interest you the most, from UK News to Health, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Technology, Science, and Environment. Easily access your preferred content in the My News tab.

When opting for push notifications, a unique device identifier is stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate the service. Rest assured, no other personal data, such as usernames or email addresses, is processed. You can opt-out of these notifications through your device’s 'Notifications' screen.

For attribution and analysis, our data processor, AppsFlyer, collects certain information about you, including:

• Device type
• IP address for location determination
• App download time
• Referral sites (if applicable)

This data, combined with your BBC account information, helps us enhance the BBC News service. If you wish to opt out of AppsFlyer tracking, you can do so by completing their 'Forget My Device' form at https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.

The BBC News app employs technologies akin to cookies to monitor audience behavior, aiding in internal analysis and app improvement. You can disable this feature using the Send App Statistics toggle in the BBC News app's Settings screen.

For detailed insights into 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 will not share it with third parties, as outlined in our Privacy Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy.

For a deeper understanding of how the BBC manages 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 this 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 across the app and includes minor bug fixes to improve your experience.