When do the clocks go back and does it save energy? Experts say the difference is negligible

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It’s that time of year again: on Sunday 27 October, Europeans will be dialling their clocks back one hour. 

The end of Daylight Savings Times (DST) means an extra hour in bed tomorrow and lighter mornings. On the flip side, darkness will draw in quicker in the evenings, with sunset in London at a dispiriting 4.42pm on Sunday. 

For years, the EU has been debating whether to get rid of DST altogether – partly given the limited energy savings of changing…