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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Can Glasgow and Edinburgh follow Greater Manchester's lead?
One issue concerning Scottish city-regions, however, is the governance arrangements needed to sustain them. South of the border, Greater Manchester is widely held up as the poster child for the localist turn in sub-national English governance, and the prominence and convening power of Andy Burnham, the directly elected mayor, is now widely cited. Read more: This has led to a recent flurry of media and advocacy concerning the need for directly elected mayors, and combined authority arrangements, here in Scotland. The argument seems to be that, if it works for Greater Manchester, then it will (hopefully) work for the Glasgow city-region too. This is supported by the UK Government position that accountable mayors in England give confidence for further devolution and provide the basis through which to develop new 'local growth plans'. One UK minister considers the mayoral model as a 'good idea', though for 'people in Scotland to decide'. Recent comparisons with Greater Manchester have been drawn by another minister, suggesting that Glasgow is missing out on an economic dividend. Adoption of directly elected mayors warrants a few reflections. First, we should consider that directly elected mayors for Scottish city-regions would be advocating in two directions – to both the UK and Scottish governments. Read more: If we consider innovation policy in the Glasgow city-region, for example, we can see direct UK Government investments (innovation accelerator), Scottish Government initiatives (tech scalars), and joint developments (investment zones). This makes the operating environment for a mayor somewhat more complex. Second, we may consider what evidence we have on the impacts of mayors driving economic change in other localities, and this does not appear to be clear cut. John Tomaney from UCL previously noted that the argument for mayors has rested on 'more or less persuasive anecdotes drawn principally from the US experience and the limited experience in London'. Greater Manchester has experienced radical change in many senses, however, relative to the Glasgow city-region, transformation is yet to clearly appear in the productivity data. Of course, we may need more time to see such productivity change, and it should be noted that the mayor still works within a very centralised arrangement there (despite the steps made). Read more: Third, we could perhaps start to consider the fundamental building blocks of effective urban governance. Arguably, this can be considered in terms of accountability, capacity and direction. Accountability relates to those who provide resource and those who experience the policy impacts. Capacity relates to the ability to manage at a city-region level a greater range of tools and policies. Direction relates to the fact that city-regions cannot do everything, so objectives need to be set that can be plausibly delivered against (localities in the UK have few powers compared with localities in other jurisdictions). Add to that trio the need to build city-region identities over the long run through bottom-up change; arguably, indeed, this is the key lesson from Greater Manchester. Read more: Together, this gives a set of principles by which to consider if a mayor, or strengthened city-region working in another form, would offer advantages in service of further city-region devolution. None of the above seeks to divert attention from other concerns, such as transitions to net zero, which have a particular regional imprint, or the prospects for our rural economies; simply, the governance futures for city-regions in Scotland warrants a concerted focus. There is a concern that our city-regions risk being somewhat stuck between differing UK Government and Scottish Government developments, with only piecemeal attempts at co-ordination between them. If the debates about Scottish city-regions fail to become anything more than a political football, the prospects for the Scottish economy will be diminished in turn. David Waite, School of Social & Political Sciences, University of Glasgow.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
PSG vs Chelsea, Club World Cup Final Live: European Heavyweights Eyeing Glory
PSG vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025 Live: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup final, where UEFA Champions League winners PSG are all set to take on Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey! PSG boss Luis Enrique will look to pick up all trophies on offer for the Parisian giants, while Enzo Maresca eyes another silverware in addition to the UEFA Europa Conference League title he picked up a couple of months ago. The revamped FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to be held every four years, will allow the winners to retain the trophy until 2029, when the next edition of the tournament will take place. Enrique, who took charge of the Parisian side in 2023, has overseen significant changes in the French capital, leading the Qatari-owned team to the elusive UCL title with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final of the prestigious European competition. PSG have the opportunity to win all available trophies in a historic season that saw them secure the Ligue 1 title, along with their Cup double and their first UCL crown. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated that his side could fancy their chances of going all the way, despite having to face UEFA Champions League winners PSG. When is the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and PSG? The FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG will be played on Monday (July 14). The final will kick off at 12:30 AM IST. Where is the FIFA Club World Cup Final taking place? The Chelsea vs PSG FIFA Club World Cup Final match will be held at the MetLife Stadium. Where can I watch the Chelsea vs PSG FIFA Club World Cup Final in India? The Chelsea vs PSG FIFA Club World Cup Final match will not get telecasted live in India. How do I live stream the Chelsea vs PSG FIFA Club World Cup Final? Live streaming of Chelsea vs PSG FIFA Club World Cup Final will be available on Dazn in India.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
PSG vs Chelsea: Preview, odds, how to watch, time
The FIFA Club World Cup culminates with Paris SG and Chelsea squaring off in New Jersey in the final match of the tournament. PSG are heavy favorites after dispatching Real Madrid in the semifinals. Here's everything you need to know about PSG vs Chelsea. How to watch PSG vs. Chelsea Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. ET Location: MetLife Stadium, New York, NY Streaming: DAZN TV: TBS Lionel Messi took away the ball from the goalkeeper and scored his second goal of the game to give Inter Miami the lead over Nashville. Betting Odds As of July 13, 2025, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are: Paris Saint-Germain: -135 Draw: +275 Chelsea: +370 Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea Head to Head Chelsea has played Paris Saint-Germain a total of 10 times across various competitions. Chelsea has won 2 matches, drawn 5, and lost 3 against the French side. Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea Past Results 3/9/2016: Chelsea 1–2 Paris Saint-Germain (UCL) 2/16/2016: Paris Saint-Germain 2–1 Chelsea (UCL) 7/25/2015: Paris Saint-Germain 1–1 Chelsea (ICC) 3/11/2015: Chelsea 2–2 Paris Saint-Germain (UCL) 2/17/2015: Paris Saint-Germain 1–1 Chelsea (UCL) 4/8/2014: Chelsea 2–0 Paris Saint-Germain (UCL) 4/2/2014: Paris Saint-Germain 3–1 Chelsea (UCL) 7/22/2012: Chelsea 1–1 Paris Saint-Germain (FIFA WFC) 11/24/2004: Chelsea 0–0 Paris Saint-Germain (UCL) 9/14/2004: Paris Saint-Germain 0–3 Chelsea (UCL) Team Form Below are the last 5 matches for each team and the results: Chelsea FC 7/8: vs Fluminense (Win, 2–0) 7/4: vs Palmeiras (Win, 2–1) 6/28: vs Benfica (Win, 4–1) 6/24: vs Estudiantes (Win, 3–0) 6/20: at Flamengo (Loss, 3–1) Paris Saint-Germain 7/9: vs Real Madrid (Win, 4–0) 7/5: vs Bayern Munich (Win, 2–0) 6/29: vs Inter Miami (Win, 4–0) 6/23: vs Seattle Sounders (Win, 2–0) 6/19: at Botafogo (Loss, 1–0) recommended Item 1 of 1 Get more from the FIFA Club World Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Child in Liverpool dies after contracting measles
According to The Sunday Times newspaper, the child was ill with measles and other health problems and was receiving treatment at the Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Measles, an infection that typically starts with cold-like symptoms followed by a rash and sometimes small spots in the mouth, is contagious and can lead to serious problems such as meningitis, blindness and seizures if it spreads to other parts of the body. A statement from the Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust said: 'To respect patient confidentiality, we can't comment on individual cases. 'We are concerned about the increasing number of children and young people who are contracting measles. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness which can cause children to be seriously unwell, requiring hospital treatment, and in rare cases, death. 'The number of children being treated at Alder Hey for effects and complications of measles is increasing (we have treated 17 since June). 'We treat children with a range of conditions and illnesses in our hospital, including those with compromised immunity due to other health issues, making them more susceptible to infections, including measles. 'We can prevent people, including children, from contracting measles through vaccination. Please protect yourself and vulnerable children and young people by ensuring you are fully vaccinated.' The child is believed to be the second to succumb to an acute measles infection in Britain this decade. The news comes amid a decline in the uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, as experts said only 84% of five-year-old children in England have had the two doses, with uptake 'much lower' in areas like Liverpool and parts of London. Prof Helen Bedford, professor of children's health at UCL (University College London), said: 'It is hugely concerning but not at all surprising that we are continuing to see outbreaks of measles, with very sadly news that a child in Merseyside has died from the infection. 'To stop outbreaks of this highly infectious disease we need to have sustained 95% uptake of two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, but uptake has been lower than this for some years. 'In England only 84% of five-year-old children have had the two doses and in some parts of the country, including Liverpool and parts of London, uptake is much lower.' Dr David Elliman, honorary senior associate professor at the same university, said: 'Uptake of MMR vaccine has been falling around the world and in the USA there have been three deaths in the current outbreak. 'Any death of a child, with so many years left to live, is a tragedy, but this is more so as we have a very effective vaccine, with an excellent safety profile and if enough children had had the vaccine, this death would have been avoided. 'Not only does the vaccine protect the person receiving it, but it helps protect those who cannot receive the vaccine because of a medical condition or they are too young.' A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) report released earlier this month determined uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled over the last decade and is, in many cases, declining. None of the routine childhood vaccinations have met the target for 95% coverage since 2021, meaning youngsters are at risk of catching illnesses such as measles, meningitis and whooping cough. The report said while some families are hesitant to vaccinate due to fears about the jabs, many face issues that could be resolved with more support, including difficulties booking and attending appointments and a lack of continuity of NHS care, with many parents seeing a different GP or clinician at each visit.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
There really ARE more wasps this year! Driest spring in 132 years plus summer heat has boosted number of colonies, experts say
Britain has been swarmed by an exceptionally high number of wasps this year due to a dry spring and the summer heatwave, experts have said. With last month England's hottest June on record and the third heatwave of the summer set to peak today with temperatures of 32C, wasp populations have increased in 'numerous' numbers. Seirian Sumner, UCL's professor of behavioural ecology, told The I Paper that the early summer heat and driest spring conditions in 132 years have resulted in a 'good wasp year' for 2025. Professor Sumner explained that a cold and wet spring means that wasp nests are 'more likely to fail', with the high UK temperatures increasing insect populations that wasps then hunt as prey and feed to their brood. Spring weather always has a big impact on wasp success as it is the most vulnerable time in their life cycle. It's at this time of year that the wasp queen emerges from hibernation and builds her nest alone. She then has to forage to feed the brood, and if it's a cold, wet spring then survival of nests is low. But this year, Daniel Steward, managing director at Shield Pest Control, insists that his teams have received a 'noticeable increase in wasp-related enquiries' across the summer. He told the publication that the stark rise in temperatures have sped up the wasp breeding cycle, resulting in 'nests forming sooner and reaching larger sizes by mid-summer'. The result is that an unusually high number of adult-sized wasps buzzing around, with Mr Steward advising both homeowners and businesses to remain 'vigilant' as the numbers continue to soar. And there is even more bad news for those fearful or fed up with the unwelcome insects - wasp numbers could reach an all time high as we head into August. While for most of the year adult wasps hunt insects to fee the larvae - in exchange for a sugary substance released by the larvae as a reward, the late summer months of August and September bring less larvae, as they pupate in the warm summer months. So adult wasps are forced to hunt out sugar of their own, which explains why the insects tend to fly straight towards sugary drinks and food. In contrast, last year, wasps were hit by a wet spring and cold start to summer, with Adam Hart, professor of science communication at the University of Gloucestershire telling MailOnline that 'all of the signs' suggested it was a 'very poor summer for wasps'. Professor Hart added: 'While that may sound like great news if you're out on a picnic, wasps play a crucial role as pollinators and natural pest controllers, keeping on top of insects that feed on crops and garden plants. Meanwhile, Professor Sumner added that due to competition for resources, if the wasp population levels tend to be high one year then they typically drop the next, indicating that 2025 is likely to be a strong wasp year. The UK's biggest annual monitoring scheme, the Big Wasp Survey, co-led by Professor Sumner, is set to undertake its next sampling phase between August 2 and August 10. Despite the annoyance of nature's unloved insects and the painful sting they can leave behind, Professor Sumner previously told MailOnline that we need to 'actively overhaul the negative image of wasps to protect the ecological benefits they bring to our planet' Designed to 'help to quantify wasp species, abundance, diversity and distribution', the results should eventually give a good indication of the changes and trends of the UK wasp population over a 60-year period. Those wishing to take part in the survey need to create a simple trap using a plastic bottle and 200ml of lager, then log the number of wasps caught. All wasps bar the queen die by the end of summer, so the traps shorten their lives by only a week or two. Despite the annoyance of nature's unloved insects and the painful sting they can leave behind, Professor Sumner previously told MailOnline that we need to 'actively overhaul the negative image of wasps to protect the ecological benefits they bring to our planet'. Adding that the species are facing a similar decline to bees, he said that wasps are essential due to their role in pollinating our flowers and crops, alongside destroying pests and insects that carry human diseases. But for those fed up with the incessant number of wasps plaguing their home this summer, there are several humane insect repellents that can help keep the buzzing intruders out. Fresh lemons and cloves, pungent scents that are said to be repulsive to flies, or even oranges, can be used to help deter wasps. Simply halve two lemons and stick a handful of cloves into the cut flesh. Then, balance each half inside an egg cup and place on windowsills and kitchen counters, inside doorways and beside rubbish bins. They'll last up to a week. Handheld insect catcher devices, available to purcahse online, can help to catch the wasps, although insect-phobes fearful of the creepy-crawlies may be less inclined to get so close. As wasps eagerly circle your food as you attempt to enjoy a meal sat outside in the scorching sun, fly-proof fans can also help to confuse wasps and also stimulate a threat.
