Every year, the same question pops up in the news: “Why do we still do this?” The European Union actually voted to end mandatory clock changes in 2019, but Brexit and other delays meant nothing happened. The UK remains in a time-change limbo.
Proponents say it gives us more daylight in summer evenings, which is great for outdoor activities, barbecues, and tourism. Opponents argue it’s bad for health, increases traffic accidents, and is a total nuisance for modern digital life (your phone handles it, but your microwave? Not so much).
Here in the UK, the clocks go back in autumn to give us lighter mornings—which is helpful for school runs and commutes. Without it, winter mornings would stay dark until nearly 9 AM. That’s a grim thought for anyone who hates Mondays.
