London, Oct 24, 2025 (AFP) - Precision timing for Britain's Big Ben as clocks go back

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British clockmaker Ian Westworth is bracing for a wave of concern this weekend from Londoners convinced the country's most famous clock Big Ben has broken down. Towering over the UK capital and its parliament, the clock will be stopped briefly to adjust for the switch to winter time -- one of only two occasions each year when it is allowed to pause. The change takes place at 2:00 am (0100 GMT) on Sunday, when clocks across the UK are turned back......

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