London Christmas Party Show is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for Tuesday 8th July (4pm – 8pm) and Wednesday 9th July (8:30am – 5pm) and join us at Vision Hall, King’s Cross’ newest event venue.  The Show will once again bring together the UK’s leading event venues and most creative suppliers with top event planners […]

PA Life Leading Venues of London is delighted to be co-hosting the autumn showcase on October 7th at Fishmongers’ Hall. This City of London landmark has been a catalyst for connection, change and impact for an incredible 750 years. Today, the beautifully restored riverside spaces offer the ideal setting for thoughtful planning, meaningful conversation, and […]

Managing business travel and meetings without a solid strategy can quickly descend into chaos—disconnected systems, forgotten policies, and teams arriving via completely different routes. This is where a Travel Management Company (TMC) like Clarity steps in, turning disorder into seamless, structured efficiency.  People: expertise that powers efficiency In the absence of a TMC, personal and […]

Looking to plan a corporate event that feels a little less… corporate? The Ministry offers something different, without compromising on the essentials.  Tucked away in London SE1, just a short walk from Borough and Waterloo, The Ministry is a converted Victorian factory that blends character with functionality. This is not just another blank space—it is […]

Our sole mission for events at the Etihad Campus is to deliver unrivalled and wonderfully unique customer experiences. We firmly believe that every event is as individual as the person behind it, so we will not only support you with a personalised and friendly service, we will also push boundaries and explore new and engaging […]

Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant & Founder of Treat Your Staff discusses the value of raising awareness on employee mental health and well-being, and doing this in a truly meaningful way. Organising an office wellness week is the perfect way for companies to prioritise employee well-being in a fun and engaging way… While mental health […]

What does it mean in practice for a company to become an employee owned business? We hear from the founder of Inconnection, a Manchester headquartered live events, incentive & hospitality agency which has taken the step for the benefit of all its staff. And it makes business sense too… Image: senior leadership team, from left […]

We’ve put together a collection of top venues for meeting and events across the UK to help EAs, PAs and other event organisers in their search for their perfect event location. The feature is also published in our latest magazine, Summer 2025 Issue – you can read all PA Life digital versions here. Corporate hospitality […]

As a busy and highly effective PA or EA, you manage a wide range of tasks, from organising meetings to coordinating complex schedules. Similar skills are needed for effective event planning, but the stakes are higher, deadlines are non-negotiable, and expectations are often greater. Leaning into the expertise of an event agency can be the […]

There has always been much debate and controversy, over the Executive Assistant job title and that of a Personal Assistant. Adam Fidler has been training assistants for over 10 years and is still witnessing the job titles being a bone of contention, acknowledging the challenge of finding the ‘right’ title for everyone in the business […]

Latest research from Business Travel Show Europe highlights the need for more inclusive corporate travel. Minority groups, including those with additional needs, are not a priority in business travel policies and programmes… Ahead of Pride Month, new data published today reveals that minority groups of business travellers are being considered less. These include those from […]

PA Life met up with Matthias Jahn, an experienced Executive Assistant working at a global investment bank in London… Matthias is originally from a small town just outside Berlin, where he embarked on an education at a hospitality school after his A-levels. The three-year training included a year abroad to gain work experience, which he […]

Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans of today’s audiences. This leads to distraction at meetings and events affective ROI and especially ROE – return on experience. The paper, NETWORKING4.0, is based on quantitative insights from clients and is co-authored by Peter Mandeno PhD, an expert […]

Age discrimination payouts are on the rise with 600% jump reported and the employment rate for those aged 50 to 65 is currently just 69%. The figures call for an urgent action by the UK government to support older workers to increase employment in this age group over the next decade… With searches for “jobs […]

Planning a conference, celebration or team social? Corporate events at Ministry of Sound deliver unforgettable experiences with every detail that matters covered… Photo by Matt Chung Located in Elephant and Castle, this iconic venue is known for its world-class sound system, legendary heritage and unexpected versatility. While it is most famous for its nightlife, Ministry […]

This summer, we’re turning up the sunshine on your events with a seasonal twist that adds an extra splash of value for you. From June through August, selected stadium venues across Prestige Venue & Events UK portfolio are offering exclusive perks to make your meetings, away days, and client events even more memorable.   Whether you’re […]

The latest rankings by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, highlight Europe’s Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels. The scoring rewards hotels which have gone above and beyond in securing MICE business, and destinations that are driving economic growth through a strategic focus on meetings and events… The annual rankings for […]

If you’re an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant—or anyone in an executive support role juggling a million things at once—this is for you. Business travel can be a hassle: booking rides, managing receipts, chasing reimbursements… it’s a lot. But help is at hand with a free guide for business Travel from FREENOW for Business.. […]