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Why do the clocks go back? with curator of time, Dr Emily Akkermans


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From 2am on October 26th, the clock change will mark the end of British Summer Time (BST) and the start of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).


But when did the tradition begin? To find out more, we speak to the Curator of Time at Royal Museums Greenwich, Dr Emily Akkermans.


Sir Keir Starmer has said digital IDs will “cut the faff”, in a bid to reverse scepticism for the scheme.


To learn more about the government's proposed digital ID's, listen here.


Plus, a biology teacher has become the first patient in the UK to receive a “gamechanger” therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS).


Also in this episode:


-OpenAI will be able to store data on British soil for the first time under a new Government deal


-For the first time, questions about menopause will be included in NHS health checks


-Amazon have unveiled 'Amelia', their AI-powered AR glasses for their delivery drivers

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