The Latest Breaking News from William Willett

British summer time started in the family

Letters: Julian Harber on William Willett, who came up with the idea of changing the clocks. Plus a letter from Jennifer Gale on seasonal affective disorder

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

Looking forward to an extra hour in bed on Sunday? Time to thank a farsighted builder from Kent

William Willett dreamed up the idea of clocks going forward and back on an early morning ride in 1907

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

When do the clocks go back in October 2024?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week for winter

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Why do the clocks change?

Clocks will be turned back an hour on the last Sunday in October, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST)

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Why do the clocks change?

Clocks will be turned back an hour on the last Sunday in October, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST)

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

When do the clocks go forward and when does spring start in 2024?

We explain when the clocks go forward, why the clocks change and when spring starts in 2023.

GoodToKnow · Mar 24, 2023

When do the clocks go forward in 2023? Exact time, date and why we lose an hour of sleep

The clocks are about to go forward, meaning we'll get more light in the evenings – but for that to happen we unfortunately have to wave goodbye to an hour of sleep

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

When do the clocks change? When is the start of British Summer Time?

After what feels like a long, long winter, it’s time for the clocks to change and the days to get brighter

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023

When do the clocks go forward this year and why does it happen?

At the end of the month, the clocks will spring forward and sadly this means that we will lose out on some much needed shut eye. But when and why does this happen? Here is what you need to know.

Glasgow Live · Mar 1, 2023

When do the clocks go back in October 2024?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022