{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766102.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":766102,"attributes":{"action":"Abolish Daylight Saving Time in the United Kingdom","background":"We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government to abolish the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.\r\nThe current system of switching between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and British Summer Time (BST) causes unnecessary disruption to daily life.","additional_details":"Many people experience negative effects on their health, including sleep disturbances, fatigue, and reduced productivity. Scientific studies have shown that even a one-hour shift can impact mental and physical well-being.\r\nIn addition, the clock changes create confusion for businesses, transportation schedules, and international communication. In today’s modern, globally connected world, this outdated practice no longer serves a meaningful purpose.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-03-31T21:17:39.925Z","updated_at":"2026-04-28T12:48:33.193Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-28T12:48:29.224Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-01T05:21:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may be interested in this petition, which calls for similar action: \r\n\r\nAbolish seasonal clock changes & keep the UK on a fixed time all year-round\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765776"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}