#met-office

#met-office

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On August 26, the U.K. Met Office, Britain's official meteorological service, found itself at the center of a scandal after evidence emerged suggesting it was inventing temperature data from over 100 non-existent weather stations. This revelation, uncovered by citizen journalist Ray Sanders and reported by the Climate Skeptic, raises serious questions about the integrity of scientific data and the government's climate policies. The implications are profound, as the fabricated data has been used to inform the U.K.'s drive toward net-zero emissions.

Across the UK, pollen levels today are very high, affecting most regions, and leading to increased allergic reactions, especially for hay fever sufferers.

Runners at the TCS London Marathon can expect dry, sunny weather with highs reaching up to 22C, as the weather pattern settles across the region.