Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Make GMT+1 permanent in the UK

Closed 38 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe that GMT+1 gives benefits with reduced accidents in the late afternoon and evening and could lead to improved wellbeing.
We believe this could improve business opportunities with Europe, which could support growth.

Timeline

28 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 38
Status Closed
Department Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened 28 Apr 2025
Closed 28 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.