Clocks go back (UK)

UK clocks go back one hour at 2am on the last Sunday of October, marking the end of British Summer Time. Evenings get darker earlier, and the US changes its clocks a week later.

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The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday, so enjoy the extra hour in bed. It does mean darker evenings, so if you walk or cycle home, think about visibility and lights. One practical note: the US changes its clocks a week later, so for that week the time difference with US colleagues is an hour shorter than usual. Please double-check the times of any recurring transatlantic meetings.

The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday, so enjoy the extra hour in bed. It does mean darker evenings, so if you walk or cycle home, think about visibility and lights. One practical note: the US changes its clocks a week later, so for that week the time difference with US colleagues is an hour shorter than usual. Please double-check the times of any recurring transatlantic meetings.

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The clocks go back an hour this Sunday. Remember the US changes a week later, so check the time on any transatlantic meetings next week.

The clocks go back an hour this Sunday. Remember the US changes a week later, so check the time on any transatlantic meetings next week.

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- Check recurring meetings with US colleagues for the week the time difference changes. - Remind anyone travelling in the dark about safety and visibility. - Be mindful that darker evenings can affect mood and energy.

- Check recurring meetings with US colleagues for the week the time difference changes.
- Remind anyone travelling in the dark about safety and visibility.
- Be mindful that darker evenings can affect mood and energy.

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Keep it practical and light. A nudge about commute safety and wellbeing in the darker months is welcome.

Keep it practical and light. A nudge about commute safety and wellbeing in the darker months is welcome.

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