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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Louise Casey's task force needs its own minister

By Michael Burton | 12 October 2011

Michael Burton considers why Louise Casey's new taskforce tackling problem families should report...

History in the making at SOLACE

By Michael Burton | 11 October 2011

The new president of SOLACE, Terry Huggins, elected this week at the annual conference, is runnin...

The impact of quantitative easing

By Michael Burton | 07 October 2011

Michael Burton looks at the difference between quantitative easing and public spending.

Editorial changes at The MJ

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

Michael Burton describes why an expanding local government portfolio has led to editorial changes...

Gap between public and private pay narrows

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

The gap between private and public sector take home pay has narrowed this month according to late...

Cameron defends planning changes

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

David Cameron has defended controversial plans to reform the planning system arguing they are vit...

Southampton City workers on strike

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

Workers at Southampton city council are taking strike action today over planned pay cuts.

Personal budgets are 'still a challenge'

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

Report by NHS Confederation's Mental Health network, finds personal budgets a welcome idea.

Making a name for Cheshire East

By Michael Burton | 06 October 2011

Michael Burton talks to Erika Wenzel, chief executive of The MJ award-winning Cheshire East.

Director's Chair

By Michael Burton | 05 October 2011

A new era as The MJ extends its reach