WhatsApp has confirmed it's making a major change to its chat app, which will mean users across the globe will suddenly face seeing adverts on the screen. These are destined for a section called Updates, which sit in a tab at the bottom of the screen.

Meta has announced that it will begin rolling out advertising on messaging app WhatsApp that has long been touted as an ad-free experience.

WhatsApp enthusiasts in the UK are being urged to check out the latest update from the popular chat service. The Meta-owned app has just released a notification encouraging users to explore a host of new features designed to enhance their messaging experience.

Meta has unveiled plans to introduce adverts on WhatsApp, breaking a promise by the messaging app’s co-founder never to do so. In a major update announced on Monday, WhatsApp said it will roll out paid advertising to its 3bn monthly users over the next few months.

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, has sent reminders to Brits over how its latest updates could affect them

But the new change marks the first time that advertising will appear directly within the app itself. WhatsApp’s Status feature has been in place since 2017. It is intended to make the app something like a more traditional social network, now allowing users to post a story in the same way they might on Instagram.

The Meta-owned platform has issued an alert telling fans not to miss out on a swathe of new features aimed at improving user experience

WHATSAPP has announced plans for a brand new feature that requires users to pay fees. The popular messaging app has revealed a wave of changes coming soon. However, WhatsApp has assured its