British Satellite News (BSN) is a free television news and features service funded by the FCO which provides the public with coverage of worldwide topical events and stories from a British perspective.

Monday to Friday BSN coverage includes major UK news events and top stories in business, culture, health, the environment, science, technology and sport.

Video footage of the latest BSN stories and daily scripts are available on the BSN website in English and Arabic. [opens a new website]

A new three year contract for the supply of British Satellite News (BSN) has been awarded to World Television Group PLC and an enhanced service started on Monday 3 October 2005.