As the year draws to a close, businesses, event planners, and organisations begin preparing for year-end celebrations in one of the busiest seasons. From corporate Christmas parties to large festive gatherings, ensuring your event transport runs smoothly is key to ensuring your guests have a stress-free experience. In our latest blog, we’ll uncover some factors […]

As the year draws to a close, London’s calendar fills with client dinners, award ceremonies, and end-of-year networking events. For PAs and EAs managing the schedules of busy executives, seamless travel can make the difference between a productive season and a stressful one. We spoke to the experts at Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, to […]

PA Life talks to Suzanna Reid Barreiro da Silva, Managing Director at Unique Venues Birmingham, a collective of community focused spaces that are a great choice for corporate events… How does your collective model enhance visibility, credibility, and choice for corporate bookers, compared to engaging individual venues directly? Launched in 2017, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) […]

New Marriott Bonvoy research into travel behaviour trends for 2026 reveals that British travellers plan earlier and travel more than the rest of the EMEA…  Passions and luxury add-ons lead 2026 holidays Younger generations are driving growth, with holidays increasingly shaped by passions, smart planning tools and luxury upgrades. UK travellers book holidays an average […]

The Form Rooms in Covent Garden discuss their enviably located central London meetings and events space and why it’s a great choice as your winter venue… As the year draws to a close, PAs and EAs everywhere are juggling diaries, managing last-minute projects, and planning festive celebrations. December can feel like a whirlwind – but […]

A select group of PA Life Club members joined a memorable event at Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, St Stephen Walbrook on October 16th… The London based Executive and Personal Assistants took in the breathtaking surroundings of the church in a private after hours experience and discovered how the royal architect created one of the […]

We are pleased to introduce PA Life’s new Wellness Columnist, Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events. Julia’s first column in our Winter Issue 2025 discusses the challenges of professionals finding the right balance for your busy life and work – or rather the right work-life blend which seems to […]

The wait is over. Clays, London’s most exhilarating competitive socialising brand, has officially opened the doors to its flagship venue, Clays Soho. Located in the beating heart of the West End on Brewer Street, the brand’s fourth and most ambitious site to date spans a remarkable 20,000 sq. ft across three spectacular floors, bringing together […]

Spreading seasonal cheer to employees and clients has entered a new era with companies putting inclusive and sustainable Christmas gifting at the heart of festive joy. The Goodness Project looks inside today’s corporate gifts and wish lists… Each December, office managers, PAs, and HR teams face the same festive dilemma: how do we say thank […]

PA Life discusses the fast-paced career of exceptional assistants in our quarterly magazines. The winter issue’s PA Profile of Angélique Wong reveals how this inspirational EA to C-Suite from Loughton, Essex, balances work demands with family life, enjoying travel, songwriting, and being a mom. These creative outlets fuel her energy, perspective, and drive to keep […]

We have moved far from the mindset of seeing Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants as gatekeepers of access to their executive. Today’s EA is a strategic role, a far cry from a gatekeeper, rather a valued member of the management team, contributing to growth of their company…By Sophie Knight, MD, VenueScanner for Business … Traditionally, […]

Venues of Excellence have this week announced an exciting addition to their consortium of high-quality conference and event venues with Prestwold Hall joining their UK based portfolio. Prestwold Hall, a Grade I listed former stately home brings great value as one of the East Midlands’ most iconic and historic venues. This prestigious accreditation recognises Prestwold […]

In our fast-paced, always-on workplaces, our minds rarely get a chance to rest. Back-to-back meetings, constant notifications and growing workloads mean employees are more digitally connected than ever – but often creatively and emotionally drained. That’s where mindful creativity workshops comes in… Photograph by Andrew Parish  Recharge and bond at mindful creativity workshops I’m Eden […]

As a conference and event planner, you detail the brief for your event and then create a shortlist of venues that you feel best matches your objectives. But have you ever considered what your business truly means to the venue? When you choose Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB), you are not just booking a venue, you are […]

Ghosts, ghouls & gourmet treats onboard the Halloween Bus Tour everyone’s talking about in London… Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure this Halloween aboard Brigit’s Bakery’s vintage 1960 Routemaster—the city’s iconic historic bus tour that’s transformed into a moving haunted house.  Celebrate Halloween with a bus tour Our Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea Bus Tours offer eerie […]

In a landmark move for the UK events industry, Liz Taylor, founder and CEO of leading event management firm Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has announced her decision to step down following the acquisition of the company by Anna-Liisa Evans and Paul Gilmore, directors of the acclaimed floral design and event décor company Springbank. This strategic acquisition […]

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun an enquiry into AI chatbots designed to act as companions. These tools—which make use of generative AI to simulate conversational intimacy—are increasingly being promoted as friends, coaches, or confidants. Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), discusses what the positives could be weighing in concerns by the […]

At Birley Bakery, we have perfected the art of chocolate and patisserie over the past five years under the discerning eye of our Maître Pâtissier, Vincent Zanardi. Discover Birley Bakery’s gifting services for corporates… Our commitment to excellence begins with sourcing the finest ingredients, with every creation, whether an impeccably curated hamper or gift, reflecting […]