# UK Today Local & Global News — Breaking News & UK Headlines

> Curated UK news feed with customizable topics and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Loyal Foundry, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-today-local-and-global-news/id928929226 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434)
- Category: News, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 103 MB
- Released: 2014-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-today-local-and-global-news/id928929226/reviews.md

## What is UK Today Local & Global News?

Your One-Stop-Shop for all UK News in a smart curated feed. News from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland gathered for you from all around the web. See the latest financial, political, entertainment and sports news - follow the royal family or any other British topic in the app.
 
Features:
- Full the latest news from the UK with stories from dozens of news sources around the web presented in a simple, well designed app with no repeat stories - see all sources that covered any story with a single click
 
- Push Notifications for prominent stories and/or your favorite topics, choose prominent news notifications or select topics for notifications
 
- Your very own news feed - a smart topics management system allows you to choose your favorite topics/categories and block topics and sources that don't interest you
 
-No setup required
 
- Videos curated from leading video news channels covering the latest events in the UK
 
- Read later - save interesting stories for later reading
 
- Join the community! Post stories or polls, comment on stories, share articles and videos, and tag articles!
 
-Suggest a source to add your favorite news outlets if you don’t see them
 
- Collapsed mode - skim through the news and decide what you want to read, save or share
 
Love the app? Give us a five star rating, write a review and share the app with your friends! 

Need Help? Let us know here: https://loyalfoundry.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Curated news feed from multiple UK sources
- Push notifications for prominent stories and topics
- Customizable topics and blocked sources
- Video news from leading channels
- Read later functionality
- Community features: post, comment, share, tag
- Suggest news sources

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Remove advertising | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-today-local-and-global-news/id928929226/reviews.md

### 5/5 — News travels quickly

*2024-09-04, version 4.0.2*

Accurate and quick news reporting keeps me up to date.

### 5/5 — Uk News.

*2023-04-20, version 3.9.1*

Great alternative to BBC and other news platforms.

### 2/5 — Inadequate

*2022-10-09, version 3.8.6*

Not nearly as good as the old “BBC NEED”

### 5/5 — Fantastic app - love it

*2022-09-28*

Thanks for this app - living in the US - it’s Awesome to have a real time news app covering all things back home.  So glad my friend told me about this.

### 5/5 — The only UK news app you need

*2022-09-28*

All news outlets are in this UK news feed and I get to chat with others from the UK in the community!!

### 5/5 — Keeps me informed

*2022-09-25*

Love this app. Just the right amount of news, sports and entertainment that suits me.

### 4/5 — UK News

*2022-09-25*

Excellent app

### 3/5 — Tommo

*2022-03-29*

Very informative

### 1/5 — A news reader

*2022-01-23, version 3.8.3*

This is the worst news app I’ve come across

### 5/5 — Super

*2021-04-14, version 3.8.3*

The very best of news.

## Frequently asked questions about UK Today Local & Global News

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides a comprehensive feed of UK news, covering financial, political, entertainment, and sports topics. It aggregates stories from dozens of news sources across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring you get a wide range of perspectives.

### Can I customize the news I see?

Yes, the app features a smart topics management system that allows you to create your very own news feed. You can choose your favorite topics and categories, and also block any topics or sources that do not interest you.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wide range of news features. It does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which support the continued development and operation of the service.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the app is designed for mobile use and is likely available on major smartphone and tablet operating systems. Users can check their respective app stores for exact compatibility information.

### How can I engage with the news and other users?

The app fosters a community where you can actively participate. You can post stories or polls, comment on articles, share interesting articles and videos, and even tag content for easier organization and discovery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.2 — 2026-08-21

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 9.0.1 — 2026-07-30

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 9.0.0 — 2026-07-02

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.0.3 — 2026-05-18

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.0.1 — 2026-04-27

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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