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Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Michael Burton is editorial director of The MJ

Articles by Michael Burton

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How can the 'left behind' benefit from localised business rates?

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2016

All eyes will be on the Autumn Statement to see the chancellor's vision for devolved business rat...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hammond is left to spell out regional policy

By Michael Burton | 12 October 2016

With ministers tied in knots over Brexit, Michael Burton says it is the chancellor who will be ge...

FINANCE

Local finance, not Brexit, may be the Government's nemesis

By Michael Burton | 05 October 2016

Government must learn from the past if it is to effectively reform local government finance and l...

WHITEHALL

Hammond backs Northern Powerhouse

By Michael Burton | 03 October 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond has given his strongest backing yet to the Northern Powerhouse but stre...

FINANCE

Ministers pledge £5bn to 'double' housebuilding pace

By Sam Clayden | 03 October 2016

Tackling the housing crisis is a ‘moral duty,’ according to communities secretary Sajid Javid, wh...

FINANCE

The difficult task for Philip Hammond

By Michael Burton | 27 September 2016

It's unlikely austerity will rear its head again at next week's Conservative Party Conference but...

WHITEHALL

Hammond faces uphill struggle

By Michael Burton | 21 September 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond faces an uphill struggle to control public spending in the Autumn State...

ELECTIONS

Why did Labour core voters turn to Farage not Robespierre?

By Michael Burton | 21 September 2016

The movement of core Labour voters to the far right puts new pressure on local politicians across...

WHITEHALL

Hammond has tougher job than Osborne

By Michael Burton | 16 September 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond has a tougher job than his predecessor in managing the public finances ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council staff at lowest level since 1999

By Michael Burton | 14 September 2016

The number of local government staff has continued its downward path with the total at its lowest...

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