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The UK Returns to Greenwich Mean Time

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

The UK returned to Greenwich Mean Time on October 25 as clocks moved from 2 am to 1 am. The change ended British Summer Time.

Devices without automatic updates need resetting. The government reminder includes alarm clocks and heating timers, not just watches.

Source: nidirect, 2026-10-23. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/remember-put-clocks-back-weekend

Read and practise

1. How did the clock reading change?

   1. It went forward to 3 am
   2. It stayed at 2 am
   3. It went back to 1 am

2. Which devices require manual adjustment?

   1. Those without automatic updates
   2. Every clock, even if it updated itself
   3. Only watches, never heating timers

Your turn

Explain which devices need attention and why.

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