Petition Put an end to daylight saving time.

Studies have shown various disadvantages to DST, including an increased risk of heart attacks, relationship problems, and disruption to sleeping patterns. Daylight saving time only creates confusion. DST has also been shown to cause more energy consumption. The UK should use GMT permanently.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/29/us-heart-daylightsaving-idUSBREA2S0D420140329

http://www.nber.org/papers/w14429

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aWtseb2-4

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 29 April 2016
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