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Celebrating 20 years of news kids love!

First News is the UK’s original news provider for children

For 20 years, First News has kept children informed, curious and engaged with the world. To celebrate, we’re offering 20% off new subscriptions – so your child can join the story.

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Print & Digital

3 months

£26.99 (£33.99)

  • 3 months of print issues delivered to your door
  • Free UK delivery
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz
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Print & Digital

6 months

£49.99 (£62.99)

  • 6 months of print issues delivered to your door
  • Free UK delivery
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz
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Print & Digital

12 months

£91.99 (£114.99)

  • 12 months of print issues delivered to your door
  • Free UK delivery
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz
  • Get a £100 book voucher for your recipient's school. For more information, read here
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Best value

Print & Digital

6 months

£52.49 (£65.99)

  • 6 months of print issues delivered to your door
  • Free UK delivery
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz
  • Ideal for Gifting

Print & Digital

12 months

£95.99 (£119.99)

  • 12 months of print issues delivered to your door
  • Free UK delivery
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz
  • Get a £100 book voucher for your recipient's school. For more information, read here
  • Ideal for Gifting

Digital

Monthly

£4.99

  • 4 weekly downloadable issues every month
  • Read & listen to daily news stories
  • Puzzles including crosswords and wordie
  • Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
  • Weekly interactive news quiz

£4.99 monthly rolling subscription - cancel anytime.

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International Offers

Print & Digital

12 months

£236.99

  • Just £4.55 per week
  • Weekly printed newspaper
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Parent newsletter with Tips & Talking Points

Print & Digital

6 months

£124.99

  • Just £4.80 per week
  • Weekly printed newspaper
  • Free digital app subscription – read, watch, listen and play with daily news stories, videos and puzzles
  • Parent newsletter with Tips & Talking Points

Curious about First News?
Download a free sample issue and see what you’re missing!

First News is an independent weekly newspaper for children aged 7-14

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Why Your Kids Will Love First News!

Every Issue Sparks Curiosity: First News is packed with news from the UK and around the world, sports, entertainment, science, nature and more.

Daily News That Engages and Entertains: Every day, your child can listen to, read and react to the latest headlines on the First News app.

Word games, crosswords, and competitions: Challenge their brains with Wordie, Splitwords, Kriss Kross, Sudoku, and win fantastic prizes on our competitions page.

Develop Their Own Opinions: First News encourages your child to develop and express their own opinions at home or in the classroom.

Become a Junior Journalist: First News gives your child the chance to see their own stories published in the paper.

Test Your Knowledge: Play the First News quiz that turns learning into a fun, friendly competition for everyone.

Why You Will Love First News!

Unlock Our New Offer: From just £1.25 a week, your child can have regular access to First News.

Empower Your Child: First News builds children’s confidence, improves literacy and develops critical thinking skills by making sense of the world around them.

Impartial News You Can Trust: With 18 years of experience delivering news for children, you can trust First News to provide factual, age-appropriate information without sensationalism.

Inspire a Lifelong Love of Reading: Each issue fosters a passion for learning, encouraging your child to read for pleasure.

Stay Informed On-the-Go: First News subscriptions include the First News app, offering daily news updates, past issues, and extra word games and puzzles.

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