BBC, Met Office Announce UK Weather Partnership

The BBC and the UK’s Met Office have announced a renewed long-term partnership to deliver the most trusted and accurate weather forecasts across digital and broadcast platforms. This collaboration marks a return to a partnership that ended in 2018 when the BBC switched to a Dutch provider, MeteoGroup, but faced criticism over forecast accuracy. The new agreement aims to leverage the Met Office’s advanced weather and climate science, including its supercomputer technology, alongside the BBC’s global journalism reach to provide impartial weather information and help the public make informed decisions. The partnership will be rolled out in phases over the coming months and years, focusing not only on delivering forecasts but also on weather education and combating misinformation related to climate and weather. Both organizations emphasized the importance of trusted weather information in the context of a changing climate and the BBC’s commitment to turning scientific data into accessible stories. Further details on the integration of Met Office content into BBC services and co-created weather content will be announced later this year.