PA Life checked into an exciting, design-led hotel in Stratford, one of the most dynamic and creative neighbourhoods in London. The Stratford, Autograph Collection, joined the global Autograph Collection portfolio of distinctive independent hotels in 2024. The hotel offers something a little different with design and creativity at the core of its offering. Here’s the […]

New research1 from employee benefits experts, Everywhen, reveals today that mental health tops the list of employers’ concerns and priorities for 2026. A significant 59% of employers are concerned about the mental health of their employees. Reflecting this level of concern, 49% of employers will be prioritising support for mental health over the next 12 […]

Carden Park Hotel, the award-winning countryside conference venue near Chester, were delighted to welcome StandOut to celebrate their three-day Event Buyers Live (EBL) 10th anniversary with 220 guests… The hugely successful event, that was delivered beautifully by the team at Carden Park resulted in StandOut confirming a three-year partnership with the resort. Carden Park are delighted […]

Flexible schedules and paid mental health days in the workplace are named top ways to support menopause and midlife health. Receiving the right support would encourage a large number of women to stay with their employers… A new study from LiveCareer UK®, a trusted online CV builder, reveals that meaningful menopause and midlife health support […]

Last night 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards provided plenty for us to talk about from Hard Launches to Royal Appearances. Let’s look back at the 10 most iconic BAFTA red carpet moments of all time… As celebrities descended on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, the red carpet once again […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the Midlands has announced the three very deserving charities it will be supporting during 2026. The Belfry’s fundraising efforts, and the sizeable £120,000 contribution, for its 2025 charity partners are to be applauded.  The independent hotel is aiming to raise even more for the incredible charities it supports this […]

This summer, Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace is celebrating the rich and diverse flavours and food traditions of the Commonwealth with a unique initiative: the Commonwealth Special Dish competition. The winning dish will be featured on the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu to be enjoyed by visitors… Westminster Abbey has long-standing links with the Commonwealth – a […]

What keeps employees from reaching the levels of AI skills they want to and need to? David Blake, CEO and Co-founder of Degreed thinks lack of confidence in AI skills is the biggest hurdle… Artificial intelligence is reshaping work at a pace few predicted even two years ago. Tasks that once required deep specialization can […]

Planning an event outside London shouldn’t mean adding complexity to your day. You need quick travel, good value, and venues that deliver something memorable for delegates. That’s the advantage of the South East: diverse locations, excellent connectivity, and built in experiences that spark conversation long after the event wraps up. Here are six practical, easy […]

Over the last few years, the way we design and deliver events has changed fundamentally. What was once a “nice to have” has now become an expectation: audiences want flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to engage whether they are in the room or joining remotely. Live streaming at events, and hybrid formats, are no longer […]

The grand central London landmark building of Somerset House marks its 25th anniversary as an events venue this year. Their latest insights paper, ‘An Eventful 25 years’, is a sector-focused review of events evolution over the last quarter century and how it looks set to transform in the decades ahead… Launched as part of Somerset […]

When someone searches for your brand or CEO’s name online, do you know what appears first? You may already have an idea of what comes up in Google, but have you wondered what appears when they ask tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity, when they’re trying to find out about your company’s leadership, structure, or […]

PA Life talks to Caroline Barnard, an outstanding EA whose impressive nomination and testimonials by her executives won her the PA Star of the Year 2025 award in November… Caroline strives in the demanding and busy environment of one of the world’s leading academic publishers, Cambridge University Press, now joined with the Assessment operation which […]

Have you discovered PA Life Partner Offers from our trusted supplier partners? Here’s a selection of our offers of the month. Take a look these great savings and introducturoy offers to their services, but do hurry as some will expire in February and March!… ⭐ More offers are available to PA Life Club members on […]

At Carden Park Hotel, luxury has always been rooted in space, landscape and a sense of escape. Now, following one of the most ambitious refurbishment programmes in the resort’s history, the estate is preparing to unveil its most exclusive accommodation yet: four ultra-luxury suites, launching in spring 2026. These forthcoming suites mark the final flourish of […]

As part of PA Life’s continues drive to deliver personal transformation and professional development content to the assistant profession, we are please to share new from author and entrepreneur Joel Steele. He is turning personal development into a collective movement. He is pledging to donate $1 million to charity if his Amazon #1 New Release, […]

As 2026 planning begins to take shape and diaries quickly fill, we know many PAs and EAs are under increasing pressure to find venues that deliver more than just four walls. Events are being asked to work harder than ever – driving objectives, strengthening culture and genuinely engaging teams. That’s exactly why we’d love you […]

With AI and deepfake scams on the rise, UK mobile users are being warned about a growing threat. We are urged to be aware of voice-cloning fraud, where scammers use artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones… New data from Uswitch highlights just how widespread nuisance and scam calls remain across the UK, […]