Petition · Cabinet Office

Make British Summer Time (BST) permanent year-round

Closed 1,660 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the UK Government and Parliament to keep the UK on British Summer Time (BST) permanently—by ending the bi-annual clock changes and remaining one hour ahead of GMT year-round.
We believe that:
1. Lighter evenings may improve safety, health and encourage active lifestyles.
2. Permanent BST helps avoid dark winter afternoons, which may make communities safer and more welcoming.
3. Ending clock changes may prevent disruption to sleep, work, travel and digital systems — potentially boosting productivity.
4. More daylight reduces energy use, helping households with bills and supporting climate goals.
5. Other nations have shown permanent daylight saving works, the UK should lead with a modern, consistent approach.

Timeline

22 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
22 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,660
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 22 Sep 2025
Closed 22 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.