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Learn about the origins of the Met Office; key moments in our history, and where we are today.
1 August 2011 is the 150th anniversary of the first public weather forecast published in The Times newspaper.
Find out more about the accuracy of our forecasts, how they're measured and how we perform globally.
We are a Trading Fund of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Find out how we are run, who owns us, and details on the Met Office Board…
Helping UK society, international development and the environment.
You can access our Customer Centre, any time of the day or night, by phone, fax or email. Trained staff will help you find the information you need.
Who we are
The Met Office is the UK's National Weather Service.
We have a long history of weather forecasting and have been working in the area of climate change for more than two decades.
We are a Trading Fund within the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, operating on a commercial basis under set targets. Our targets are verified and publicised in this section.
We employ more than 1,800 people around the world.
Overview of the Met Office
Learn about the origins of the Met Office; key moments in our history, and where we are today.
150 years
1 August 2011 is the 150th anniversary of the first public weather forecast published in The Times newspaper.
How are we doing?
Find out more about the accuracy of our forecasts, how they're measured and how we perform globally.
Sustainability
We recognise the importance of behaving responsibly towards people and the environment. We're committed to meeting our objectives in a sustainable way.
Management
We are a Trading Fund of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Find out how we are run, who owns us, and details on the Met Office Board…
Civil society
Helping UK society, international development and the environment.
Contact us
You can access our Customer Centre, any time of the day or night, by phone, fax or email. Trained staff will help you find the information you need.
