The clocks will go forward by one hour at 1am this Sunday (March 29) to mark the start of British Summer Time (BST). Moving the clocks forward means that the sun sets later in the evening, providing more daylight in the afternoon and evening.
With longer daylight in the evening, there is less need for artificial lighting and electricity. However, modern studies suggest that energy savings may not be as significant as once thought. The concept was first introduced during World War 1 (1916) to save coal and improve productivity.
It was reintroduced in World War 2 and became a permanent part of UK timekeeping.
Over the years, people have been arguing about changing the clocks. Many believe that it affects sleep patterns, productivity, and even health. When clocks go forwards, darker mornings can lead to more road accidents.
Even, farmers and rural workers often prefer natural daylight and dislike the artificial time shift.
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