
Why the UK Changes Its Clocks: GMT and British Summer Time
The clocks go back on 25 October 2026. Discover how railways, Greenwich astronomy and a wartime daylight-saving decision shaped the UK's twice-yearly ritual.
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The clocks go back on 25 October 2026. Discover how railways, Greenwich astronomy and a wartime daylight-saving decision shaped the UK's twice-yearly ritual.
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From rain percentages to gusts and weather warnings, learn which forecast details can help you plan a UK day out.
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