Commonwealth Games 2026: Glasgow has stepped in to host the Commonwealth Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew over costs, with a pared-down programme of 10 sports (down from 17 in 2014) and about 3,000 athletes expected—despite no new athlete accommodation. Labour & cost of living policy: The Ministry of Economy and Labour launched an educational video on collective bargaining, while MPs passed the Cost of Living Commission Amendment (No 2) Act to strengthen price transparency and oversight of duty relief impacts on essential goods and critical services. Government finance & governance: Bermuda’s House of Assembly approved tax credit and health council amendments, alongside supplementary funding including $15.2m for the Compass Point purchase and additional operational support for Bermuda College. Cyber & data protection: A parliamentary committee report says the Health Ministry couldn’t confirm whether personal data from Covid travel authorisation forms was taken in the September 2023 cyberattack, calling for clearer rules on retention and destruction. Insurance sector: AM Best affirmed Vantage Risk’s ratings unchanged after leadership changes, and upgraded most Sagicor Financial subsidiaries’ ratings. Local business & talent: BELCO wrapped up a 17-student summer internship programme across multiple departments, and Conyers named five recipients of its 2026 Legal Education Awards. Energy planning dispute: BELCO responded to a ministerial statement on the Integrated Resource Plan, disputing aspects of the plan’s timeline and BELCO’s role. Politics: Andy Burnham became Britain’s new prime minister, with Bermuda signalling continued engagement on economic development, security and climate resilience.