On this episode of the OnTrade Show Podcast Justin speaks with Sacha Lord — Chair of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, and former Night Time Economy Adviser to Andy Burnham.

Sacha has  a wide-ranging conversation following a major announcement from Andy Burnham on his proposals for VAT reform and business rates relief for the hospitality, leisure and night-time economy sectors. He also discuss what these changes could mean for operators across the UK and why meaningful policy matters more than party politics when it comes to supporting growth.

The pair also explore Manchester’s remarkable transformation and the blueprint that has positioned the city as one of the UK’s leading success stories, examining the role that collaboration between industry and local government in the city has played in driving investment, jobs and cultural growth.

Sacha also talks about the upcoming OnTrade Awards, the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, the future of the night-time economy, and much more.

A must-listen for hospitality operators, suppliers, industry leaders and anyone passionate about the future of the UK’s on-trade sector.