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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

The revaluation row is a harbinger of controversies to come

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2017

Michael Burton warns revaluation raises wider questions as to whether the current incentive to in...

Whitehall leads drive for inward investment

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2017

The UK Government is for the first time spearheading an inward investment drive backed by leading...

Is tax policy fit for purpose with our demographic challenges?

By Michael Burton | 28 February 2017

Michael Burton looks ahead to next week's Budget, but warns there will be no new money for local ...

Bloomberg offers help to new mayors

By Michael Burton | 27 February 2017

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has offered management and technical support through his ...

NHS and local government must break free from silos

By Michael Burton | 21 February 2017

The National Audit Office (NAO) is not known for pulling its punches when it comes to criticising...

Other taxes must now be localised along with business rates

By Michael Burton | 21 February 2017

The Government must logically now look at localising a much wider range of tax along with busines...

PAC chair to address The MJ's spring forum

By Michael Burton | 21 February 2017

The chair of the powerful Commons Public Accounts Committee is a keynote speaker at The MJ Future...

Hammond gets some wriggle room

By Michael Burton | 21 February 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has received a pre-Budget boost with latest figures showing the deficit...

Does anyone care when politicians lose their seats?

By Michael Burton | 14 February 2017

Michael Burton reports on a new book which examines how national and local politicians cope with ...

Kerslake's review backs the move to clipping the Treasury's wings

By Michael Burton | 14 February 2017

Michael Burton looks at Lord Kerslake's review into the Treasury.