When it comes to booking tickets for company rail travel, look no further than SWR Business Direct. We understand the complexities of corporate travel—from managing expenses and ensuring compliance to the looming imperative of environmental reporting. Our free-to-use booking tool is engineered to address these challenges, allowing you to seamlessly book rail tickets across the […]
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Streamline company rail travel and simplify carbon reporting with Business Direct
Down Hall Hotel wins Innovative Chef of the Year at MIA Awards
Congratulations to Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate’s Executive Chef Robert Pearce who was named Innovative Chef of the Year at the 2025 Meetings Industry Association (MIA) Awards. The accolade celebrates excellence across the UK’s business meetings and events sector, recognising Robert’s outstanding performance, innovation and service delivery over the past 12 months. Over the past year, he has launched new concepts […]
The ultimate office party checklist: An EA’s guide to a stress-free Christmas
As December approaches, every Executive Assistant and PA knows what that means… party season. From corporate Christmas dinners to end-of-year celebrations, the spotlight falls on the people who make it all happen behind the scenes. Frankie Lyons, PA to Liz Taylor, Founder of Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) shares her ultimate office party checklist… At Taylor […]
Exciting news from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! ⚡
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is proud to launch a brand-new Rewards Programme, created exclusively for their Conferences & Events clients. This initiative has been designed to recognise loyalty, deepen collaboration, and enhance the overall experience for every client hosting events with us at the stadium. Through the programme, clients will enjoy access to a range of […]
UK’s lost generation: almost 1 in 8 young people out of work and education
The UK Government has released worrying data about our youngest generation now leaving school and entering the workforce. The Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirmed that nearly one million 16–24-year-olds are currently out of work or education. This alarming statistic marks the highest numbers in over a decade. In light of this, the UK government is launching […]
Tinsel & timings: final checklist for a successful festive season
The festive party season is almost here—get ahead now with smart gifting, stylish cards, standout venues and healthy yet indulgent catering. PA Life Winter 2025 Issue (pages 24-35) includes a great guide to help you pull off festive celebrations that dazzle without drama… With December fast approaching, now’s the moment to tie up the loose […]
Why ‘fit’ isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the key to career happiness
Lindsay Taylor, Co-Founder & Director at Your Excellency highlights the key to career happiness by explaining why “fit” matters. The pioneering psychologist Abraham Maslow studied “exemplary” people (think: Einstein) and developed his famous hierarchy of needs theory… At the base are our most fundamental needs: physiological needs and safety. Once these are met we can […]
The assistant’s guide to emotional intelligence
For Executive and Personal Assistants, technical skills and organisational wizardry are only half the job. The other half (often the more demanding) is emotional intelligence (EI), and the best EAs/PAs know how to utilise this skill to the best of their abilities. Abigail Jones, our Ask Abi columnist, is a senior EA, qualified coach and […]
The Winter Club is bringing seasonal magic to Canary Wharf
Winter will come early to Canary Wharf as the new seasonal destination – The Winter Club – opens later in November. It will bring seasonal cheer to friends, families and colleagues in the heart of Canary Wharf, right through until February 2026… The Winter Club is located on Union Square in Wood Wharf, and created […]
Celebrate the season in style with San Carlo’s private dining rooms
This festive season, discover the art of Italian hospitality with San Carlo Restaurants — a name synonymous with exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable celebrations. San Carlo’s private dining rooms across London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham offer the perfect blend of exclusivity and Italian flair whatever the event or occasion. London: elegant private dining in the heart of […]
PA Life Club enjoyed exquisite dinner & service at The Lansdowne Club
The recent PA Life Club fam trip to The Lansdowne Club in the heart of Mayfair was a fine showcase of exquisite hospitality. 20 of our members were treated to a memorable evening on October 23rd. We arrived at the classic building, located near Berkeley Square, that has been a private members’ club for the […]
An evening of elegant hospitality at Corinthia London with PA Life Club
On October 28th, a select group of event organisers and managers enjoyed an evening exploring what this charming hotel has to offer to the discerning corporate bookers. A master of style and elegance, Corinthia London wowed PA Life members once again, showcasing its stunning accommodation, dinging and event spaces… We gathered in the elegant private […]
Moonpig for Business — personalised recognition at scale!
We know your to-do list is never-ending. You’re the culture builder, the organiser, the relationship glue that holds things together. From keeping calendars aligned to making sure every holiday and birthday is remembered, you do it all. That’s exactly why we built Moonpig for Business — a simple, scalable way to send personalised, on-brand cards […]
Beautifully presented Christmas hampers for staff or clients
Christmas is around the corner. Which means one of two things: You’ll spend hours sorting out gifts for clients and employees Or… you’ll let someone else handle it for you That’s where we come in. At Hampergifts.co.uk, we make bulk gifting effortless. Beautifully presented, hand-picked hampers filled with premium chocolates, treats, and wine, sent directly […]
Movember: five things every man should know and every employer can support
With Movember under way, the charity that focusses on men’s mental and physical health states that there are five things every man should know and do. To help bring this to the reality of the workplace, Towergate Employee Benefits is advising on how every employer can support male employees in the challenge. Five things every […]
John Stephenson’s top tips for EAs and PAs managing business travel
Managing business travel for a busy CEO (or a team of executives) can feel like juggling a dozen spinning plates. As Managing Director of Your Travel Corporate (YTC), John Stephenson has seen first-hand how the right strategies can make a world of difference. Here are John’s top tips for EAs and PAs looking to streamline […]
Seven menopause strategies for the workplace that truly make a change
World Menopause Month was highlighted in October and World Menopause Day marked on October 18 with an aim to bring menopause strategies in the workplace back to the top of the agenda. However, a burst of activity during one month, or often just one day, is little more than a tick-box exercise. Workplace culture needs […]
Win a festive hamper with cocktails that doesn’t just taste good – it does good too!
PA Life readers have a chance to win The Goodness Project’s Greatest Festive Hamper with cocktails in our November competition. Try your luck and enter here – you could be treated to a fantastic festive gift… ‘Tis the season for guilt-free indulgence. The Greatest Festive Hamper will bring cheer to any recipient with its generous […]

















