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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

Public services out in the cold

By Michael Burton | 27 November 2023

There was little joy for under-pressure public sector budgets including local government from las...

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

Mixed economic news for chancellor ahead of autumn statement

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2023

The chancellor has received mixed news on the economy the day before the autumn statement, with o...

DLUHC to be hit by real term budget cuts, think-tank warns

By Michael Burton | 06 November 2023

The levelling up department is to be hit by real term budget cuts over the next five years despit...

Shaping the post-pandemic workforce

By Michael Burton | 30 October 2023

The Society of Personnel and Development Scotland (SPDS), which represents HR professionals acros...

'Devolution hopes rest on combined authorities'

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2023

Combined authorities represent the greatest hope for devolution in England, according to a new re...

Old wine in new bottles

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2023

The names on the doors may change, but regional policy will remain a priority for the next Govern...

Time to bring in the experts

By Michael Burton | 16 August 2023

With public sector reform back on the agenda and Whitehall under critical scrutiny, Michael Burto...

Gauke calls for new Office for Spending Evaluation

By Michael Burton | 31 July 2023

Former Treasury minister David Gauke has called for a new Office for Spending Evaluation to prior...

UK debt breaks 100% ceiling

By Michael Burton | 21 June 2023

Total UK debt has broken the 100% ceiling as a share of the economy for the first time in 62 year...