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BBC News is a British free-to-air television channel operating in the 24-hour news and information format. The primary language of broadcasting is English. The channel is owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the world's oldest and largest public service broadcaster, and is headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, United Kingdom. BBC News was launched on November 9, 1997, as BBC News 24, becoming the UK's first 24-hour digital news channel. The channel was rebranded as BBC News on April 21, 2008. On April 3, 2023, the domestic BBC News channel and the international BBC World News channel were merged into a single unified BBC News channel, available to audiences both in the UK and around the world, though some programming variations continue for different regions.

On air, BBC News features continuous news coverage, including breaking news, live events, political analysis, business reports, weather updates, and sports news. Flagship programs include BBC News at One, BBC News at Six, and BBC News at Ten, the channel's main news bulletins. The channel also airs BBC Weekend News, BBC News at Nine, and BBC News Summary, providing viewers with regular updates throughout the day. Beyond news bulletins, the channel produces in-depth current affairs programming, including The Context, a daily news and interview program; The Daily Global, a summary of the day's global news; and Verified Live, which offers live coverage of major global events with real-time fact-checking. The channel also airs special events coverage, including UK general elections, state occasions, and major international summits, as well as documentary programs exploring a wide range of topics from politics and economics to science, health, and culture.

The unified BBC News channel combines the strengths of the former domestic and international services. During the daytime hours, programming is identical for both UK and international audiences, with a focus on global news. At 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm, and 10:00 pm, the channel carries programs specifically for UK audiences, including the BBC News at Six, BBC News at Nine, and BBC News at Ten. At all other times, the channel carries the international feed, which is also broadcast on the BBC World News television channel in the United States and Canada. This structure allows the BBC to serve both its domestic license fee payers and its international commercial audience within a single channel. The channel is funded in the UK by the television license fee, which allows it to operate without commercial advertising on its domestic services, though international versions carry advertising.

BBC News is available throughout the United Kingdom via digital terrestrial television on Freeview channel 231, as well as on cable networks including Virgin Media and Sky, and on digital satellite via Freesat and Sky. The channel broadcasts in high definition as BBC News HD. In the Republic of Ireland, the channel is available via satellite and cable providers, and in other European countries, it is carried on various platforms. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of BBC News through the official BBC iPlayer website and the BBC iPlayer mobile application, available for smartphones and tablets. Online television of BBC News is also accessible via the BBC News website at bbc.co.uk/news, which offers a 24-hour live stream of the channel, on-demand news clips, full programs, and live coverage of major events. The channel is also available on the BBC News mobile app, which provides live streaming, breaking news alerts, and personalized news feeds.

BBC News strives to provide impartial, accurate, and independent news coverage to audiences in the United Kingdom and around the world. The mission of the channel is to inform, educate, and entertain, in keeping with the BBC's Royal Charter obligations. The channel's editorial guidelines require it to be free from commercial and political interference, to represent diverse viewpoints, and to maintain the highest standards of journalism. BBC News has one of the largest news gathering operations in the world, with bureaus in over 70 countries and correspondents stationed in every major global capital. The channel's commitment to fact-based reporting and its reputation for reliability have made it one of the most trusted news sources globally. Thanks to modern digital platforms, BBC News provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that English-speaking audiences across the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and around the world can access its trusted news coverage wherever they are.

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