On call 24/7, the Business Continuity Unit coordinate the BBC's response to emergencies across the country in order to keep the BBC's key services to the public on air and on line.

We set the policy and direction for the BBC's emergency planning and response, provide the specialist advice, knowledge and training across the BBC on how to plan for and respond to emergencies.

We rehearse the BBC's Director General and senior teams in responding to emergencies, and liaise with the UK authorities responsible for handling national emergencies.

We also provide Business Continuity sign-off for the BBC's new investments to make sure emergency arrangements and back-up are considered from the start of any new project.