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- 1Burnham's radical reset plan meets economic reality▼Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality | Heather Stewart
Andy Burnham's ambitions for a radical political and economic reset are running into hard fiscal constraints, according to Guardian analysis by Heather Stewart. The piece examines how the Manchester mayor's sweeping reform agenda clashes with limited public finances and the tough budgetary choices facing the government, raising questions about what any reset can realistically deliver.
- 2Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring in ongoing reset●Xbox continues its “reset” with dramatic restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division is going through another wave of dramatic restructuring, continuing what has been described as an ongoing "reset" of the gaming business. The reorganization involves significant internal shuffling, and critics have compared the moves to rearranging deck chairs. The news is fueling ongoing debate about the direction of Xbox and the future of its gaming strategy.
- 3Island nations vow to keep fighting climate change●'We're not giving up': Beset by climate change, island nations continue the fight
Low-lying island nations, among the world's most vulnerable to rising seas and extreme weather, are pressing on with efforts to combat climate change despite mounting setbacks. Leaders and delegates from these countries signal renewed determination, saying 'we're not giving up' as they continue pushing for stronger global action and support for their survival.
- 4Island nations refuse to give up on climate fight●'We're not giving up': Beset by climate change, island nations act as conscience of a warming world
Low-lying island nations facing existential threats from rising seas and warming oceans are pressing ahead with climate action despite limited global progress, according to reporting carried by AP and other outlets. Their leaders describe their role as the conscience of a warming world, urging larger emitters to cut emissions even as their own futures are threatened.
- 5Halo struggles as Xbox carries on with job cuts●COLUMN: 'Halo' continues to suffer as Xbox continues job-slashing 'reset'
A new column argues that the Halo franchise keeps deteriorating while Xbox presses ahead with a 'reset' marked by waves of layoffs. The piece links the shooter series' declining fortunes to Microsoft's broader cost-cutting across its gaming division, suggesting repeated staff reductions have hurt the studio's ability to rebuild the flagship franchise.
- 6ESET Reports 49% of UK Small Businesses Suffered Breaches●ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026]
Security firm ESET reports that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a breach, with cybersecurity experts outlining measures companies can take to reduce risk. The findings point to persistent vulnerabilities among smaller firms, which often lack dedicated security teams. Commentators are urging SMBs to prioritise basic protections such as patching, staff training and multi-factor authentication.