The BBC News app brings you news from the BBC and our global network of journalists.

The app also offers the BBC World Service Radio streamed live, social features and personalisation so you can re-order the news categories to suit your interests.

Key features:
Top Stories brings you the latest, breaking news from our trusted global network of journalists.
My News is a feature allowing you to personalise your news offering.
Add topics wherever you see the + icon for a quick route straight to the stories you care about.
Stories from topics you add will appear in your personalised My News feed. Here you can order stories by topic or time, and use the Manage Topics screen to stay on top of the news of the day.
Find content fast
The app can suggest topics based on your location, stories you’ve recently viewed and what’s in the news now.
And you can quickly find content and topics that interest you using the Search. Choose from the familiar list of BBC News indexes such as Politics, Business, Entertainment and Health or search for your own subjects of interest whether they’re people, places, things or themes
More of the news you care about
We now offer a fuller selection of stories from the newsroom, including:
- Popular. Keep on top of popular stories and videos from across the BBC, regularly updated throughout the day
- Live BBC World Service Radio, available in the Live tab, Expertise and insight from our journalists available 24-hours a day and ready to listen to in the background as you browse
- Read the best journalism from BBC correspondents
- Access to our full range of video and audio
- Photo galleries and full-screen images

Other features:
- Push notifications for the latest important news stories
- My News Follow topics you are interested in and find them in the My News tab
- Video over 3G and wifi
- Improved offline experience. Download the latest stories when you have a signal and then read them at your leisure
- Settings to allow the app to automatically update in the background
- Share stories to your social networks, or email/SMS to a friend
- Font controls to increase or decrease the story text size to suit you
- Related stories, related topics. Go deeper into a storyline with suggestions for further reading and viewing and a range of topics related to each story

If you choose to receive push notifications, a unique identifier relating to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to provide you with the service. You can choose to unsubscribe from BBC News push notifications in 'Settings'.

No other personal data relating to you (such as a username or email address) is processed.

The BBC will keep your information secure and not share it with anyone else in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy. To read BBC’s Privacy Policy go to

If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at
You can choose to unsubscribe from push notifications in the app’s settings screen.

Overview

BBC News is a British public service broadcaster that provides news and current affairs coverage across a range of platforms, including television, radio, and online. It is the world's largest international broadcaster and is known for its impartial and comprehensive reporting.

History

BBC News traces its roots back to 1922, when the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was founded. The first news bulletin was broadcast on radio in 1927, and television news services were introduced in 1936. Over the years, BBC News has expanded its reach and now operates in over 100 countries.

Structure and Organization

BBC News is a division of the BBC and is overseen by the BBC Board of Governors. The Director-General of the BBC is responsible for the overall management of BBC News. The news division is further divided into a number of departments, including:

* Domestic News: Covers news and current affairs in the United Kingdom.

* International News: Covers news and current affairs from around the world.

* News Services: Provides news content to other BBC outlets and external organizations.

* BBC Monitoring: Monitors news and current affairs broadcasts from around the world.

Content

BBC News provides a wide range of news and current affairs coverage, including:

* Breaking news: Reports on major events as they happen.

* In-depth analysis: Provides detailed coverage of key issues and events.

* Interviews: Features interviews with experts, politicians, and other newsmakers.

* Documentaries: Produces in-depth documentaries on a variety of topics.

* Fact-checking: Verifies the accuracy of news reports and claims.

Platforms

BBC News is available across a range of platforms, including:

* Television: BBC News is broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC World News.

* Radio: BBC News is broadcast on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC World Service.

* Online: BBC News has a comprehensive website and mobile app that provides access to news, videos, and podcasts.

* Social media: BBC News has a strong presence on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Impartiality and Objectivity

BBC News is committed to impartiality and objectivity in its reporting. It adheres to strict editorial guidelines that ensure that news reports are accurate, fair, and balanced. BBC journalists are required to present both sides of an issue and to avoid expressing personal opinions.

Funding

BBC News is funded by the television license fee paid by UK households. This funding model allows BBC News to remain independent from commercial interests and ensures that it can continue to provide impartial and comprehensive coverage.