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Background and Format: The BBC News Channel is aims to provide 24 hours news coverage to UK and international audiences, available on Freeview as Channel 231 and 503 on Sky. Programme Maker/Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation. Target Audience: The BBC aims to deliver services of value to everyone in the UK. This means making sure that every household has convenient access to each relevant service, free at the point of use. The BBC also aims to provide output that serves and represents the UK, its nations, regions and its various diverse communities. Viewing figure: We cannot issue audience figures due to contractual restraints, please visit BARB here.  Tips for PRs: The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions. BBC News journalists generally work across all BBC formats - TV, Radio and Online. BBC News is a 24 hour news service, for this reason, lead times are dependent on the story. The BBC are unable to advertise on their UK website. Advertising information for Global BBC websites can be found here.  Viewers can send pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text 61124 The channel is only available in the UK. Awards: 2019 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (nominated)  2019 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, Breaking News: Zimbabwe (nominated)  2018 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (nominated) 2017 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Technology: BBC Click - 360 Special (nominated) 2017 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (winner) 2016 - Amnesty Media Awards, TV News: One Girl’s Journey: The story of Nujeen Mustaffa (nominated) 2016 - Amnesty Media Awards, Documentaries: The Killing of Farkhunda (nominated) 2016 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, Scoop of the Year: The Unmasking of Jihadi John (nominated) 2016 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (nominated) 2016 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, Current Affairs – International: Our World: The Killing of Farkhunda (nominated) 2015 - Mind Media Awards, Factual Television: Our World: My Mad Uganda (nominated) 2013 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (nominated) 2012 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, News Channel of the Year (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 24 February 2015 BBC News Channel has announced the following additions to its schedule: From 1 June, Outside Source, hosted by Ros Atkins, will be broadcast weeknights from Monday to Thursday. The hour-long show will use visual, aural and social media sources to bring the latest stories to life. World News Today has been announced for the 9pm slot between Friday and Sunday. The programme will feature the latest international news and in-depth global analysis. For press enquiries regarding these announcements, Philippa Spurr can be reached at philippa.spurr@bbc.co.uk Gorkana Aler