tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Met Office2026-05-12T10:30:57+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-20262026-05-12T10:30:57+01:00How we protected the UK and space in April 2026This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-march-20262026-04-24T13:00:49+01:00How we protected the UK and space in March 2026This report was issued in April 2026 and covers the time period 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/england-recovered-from-drought-as-weather-whiplash-sees-floods2026-03-23T17:01:21+00:00England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floodsHeavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-february-20262026-03-19T14:54:42+00:00How we protected the UK and space in February 2026This report was issued in March 2026 and covers the time period 1 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-20262026-02-19T16:39:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in January 2026This report was issued in February 2026 and covers the time period 1 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/agencies-warn-of-unsettled-weather-expected-until-at-least-mid-march2026-02-18T13:22:26+00:00Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-MarchThames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somersettag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-december-20252026-01-26T11:07:44+00:00How we protected the UK and space in December 2025This report was issued in January 2026 and covers the time period 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 inclusive.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-november-20252025-12-15T16:27:32+00:00How we protected the UK and space in November 2025This report was issued in December 2025 and covers the time period 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-october-20252025-11-17T10:04:39+00:00How we protected the UK and space in October 2025This report was issued in November 2025 and covers the time period 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/55-billion-rd-funding-boost-to-unlock-uk-breakthroughs-from-health-to-clean-energy2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00£55 billion R&D funding boost to unlock UK breakthroughs from health to clean energyFunding boost for science and tech breakthroughs that improve lives, create jobs and grow our economy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-september-20252025-10-17T12:09:23+01:00How we protected the UK and space in September 2025This report was issued in October 2025 and covers the time period 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-urged-to-get-flood-ready-as-environment-agency-launches-flood-action-week2025-10-13T00:01:04+01:00Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action WeekImportant steps, like preparing a flood kit, signing up for flood warnings and checking long-term flood risk can help protect the public from the damage it causes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-august-20252025-09-15T13:41:33+01:00How we protected the UK and space in August 2025This report was issued in September 2025 and covers the time period 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drought-expected-to-continue-through-autumn-despite-recent-rain2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00Drought expected to continue through autumn despite recent rainDrought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds strugglingtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/homes-to-be-better-protected-from-floods-this-winter-as-taskforce-boosts-nations-resilience2025-09-08T08:35:30+01:00Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilienceLatest meeting takes place today chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-july-20252025-08-19T16:22:24+01:00How we protected the UK and space in July 2025This report was issued in August 2025 and covers the time period 1 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-june-20252025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00How we protected the UK and space in June 2025This report was issued in July 2025 and covers the time period 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-taskforce-meets-on-merseyside-to-bolster-nations-flood-resilience2025-05-21T15:40:14+01:00Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilienceFlood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire basetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/simon-thompson-appointed-as-new-chair-of-the-met-office-board2024-11-14T17:07:31+00:00Simon Thompson appointed as new Chair of the Met Office BoardSimon Thompson has been selected as the new Chair of the Met Office Board and will start his appointment on 1 December 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-fiery-end-to-esas-cluster-satellite-salsa2024-09-27T14:37:18+01:00A fiery end to ESA's Cluster satellite SalsaEarlier this month ESA's satellite 'Salsa' landed in the South Pacific. Learn more about how NSpOC tracks re-entries from space using Salsa as a case study.