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BBC News Launches Live YouTube Stream in UK and US to Reach Younger Audiences
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Storyboard•16-10-2026, 09:09
BBC News Launches Live YouTube Stream in UK and US to Reach Younger Audiences
- •BBC News has started round-the-clock live streaming on YouTube in the United Kingdom and the United States to expand its digital distribution.
- •The trial, which began on October 15, covers politics, business, technology, culture and breaking news using the broadcaster's global network.
- •This rollout follows similar launches in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria and Poland as part of efforts to connect with younger, digital-first viewers.
- •Executives from BBC News and YouTube highlighted that the initiative makes trusted journalism more accessible where audiences spend their time.
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BBC News has launched round-the-clock live streaming on YouTube in the UK and US as part of a trial starting October 15, 2026. This expansion brings domestic and international coverage, including political affairs, business, and breaking news, directly to digital audiences.
The broadcaster is expanding to YouTube to connect with younger audiences, make its trusted journalism more accessible, and meet viewer expectations to access news wherever they are throughout the day.
Before expanding to the UK and US, the live channel was already made available on YouTube in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland.
