How does daylight saving time affect your body clock?

As the clocks spring forward an hour on Saturday, save a thought for the impact it will have on your circadian rhythms and night's sleep 

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In 2019, the European Parliament voted to remove daylight saving time (DST) permanently, initially planning to stop seasonal changes after spring 2021. This plan was put on hold due to the covid pandemic.

The decision was based on mounting evidence that found DST facilitated longer evenings that were not beneficial to physical and mental health.