Extreme weather events are now expected each year as a regular feature of our climate, bringing real impacts to communities across the country.

In 1589, deadly storms nearly sank a royal marriage and helped ignite one of Britain’s first witch trials. A historical reminder that misunderstanding weather can shape political paranoia.

June 21st doesn't just mark the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, it's also Show Your Stripes Day, when the weather and climate community come together to share the warming stripes to start conversations about climate change.

When a heatwave hits the British Isles, we're rarely prepared. Our homes are designed to trap warmth, not keep it out. So, when it’s impossible to sleep — what can we actually do to keep cool?

Our oceans give us life, regulate our climate, fuel our weather, and hold wonders beyond imagination. It’s time to turn the tide and protect them.

From towering supercells to split-second lightning strikes, storms create the most dramatic weather photographs. MetMatters has rounded up ten of the most striking images from our annual competition.

2024 was Europe's warmest year on record, with extreme heat in the east and major floods in the west. Our rapidly changing climate is a clear sign we need to step up adaptation efforts.

2025 marks the tenth year of our annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Here are are some of my favourite images from previous years — but can you spot the link?

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and having the right data — accessible to all of us — is a must. Luckily the Royal Statistical Society has created a guide to key climate change data.