Met Office: About the Met Office

	About the Met Office

We are one of the world's leading providers of environmental and weather-related services.
Our solutions and services meet the needs of many communities of interest... from the general public, government and schools, through broadcasters and online media, to civil aviation and almost every other industry sector - in the UK and around the world.

Met Office staff gained their first access into the new HQ building at Exeter on 20 December 2002.

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Corporate information

	Virtual Innovation Centre A wealth of resources to encourage innovation - from an interactive tour and creative techniques, to learning tools and electronic postcards.
	Media Centre and news release archive The weather and its impacts are seldom far from the news. Stay up-to-date with the latest press releases issued from the Met Office.
	Met Office worldwide We play a vital international role as well as being the UK's national meteorological service.
	Framework document (PDF, 1 MB) Download our organisational mandate. It was last revised and published in April 1996 when we became a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence.
	Pricing policy This policy aims to achieve a fair balance between value for money for customers and a fair return to the Met Office.

Our brand Read about the strategic direction of the Met Office and our corporate identity.
History of the Met Office Although we're committed to constant innovation, we're also proud of a rich history.
Met Office in Exeter We've completed our move from Bracknell to a new complex on the outskirts of Exeter.
How are we doing? See the measures we use to assess our performance when forecasting the weather.
Contact us How to find us

Jobs and supply contract opportunities

Learning

	Working for the Met Office Hoping for a well-paid career to challenge and stimulate you, one that has prospects, security and further and personal development? If so, then employment with the Met Office could be for you. Current vacancies Register your interest
A wide range of goods and services are procured on behalf of the Met Office. Current opportunities

Education resources
Materials for teachers and students

The National Meteorological Library and Archive
One of the world's most comprehensive collections of weather-related literature and data.

The bookshelf
A central point of reference for Met Office publications.

Services

About this web site

Weather and climate
You'll find a huge amount of public access weather data and forecasts on this site, including UK, world and city forecasts, weather warnings, UV index, charts, marine information and satellite imagery.

Services for business
Our services for business meet the specialised needs of many industry sectors. Learn more about how we can help your own organisation.

Outlook articles
Aimed at decision-makers in industry and commerce for whom weather and climate information affects their business.

Awards Awards
Read about the many awards and recommendations for the Met Office.

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Legal notices
Information about use of materials in this web site, the privacy policy towards Met Office customers, and standard terms and conditions applied for services supplied by the Met Office.

Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions about the weather and forecasts, the site, products and services, and units of measurement.