January is known as the gloomiest month of the year. The weather is cold and the days are still short, plus we are recovering from what’s often an indulgent festive season, with hefty credit card bills to pay this month too. It’s therefore welcome news that some of London’s best bars and restaurants are cheering […]

Designed for busy corporate event planners, the London Summer Event Show is free to attend and offers everything you need to kickstart your 2026 event planning.  Held at the beautifully decadent 60 Great Queen Street, join us for the Event Buyers’ Day on Wednesday 11th February (8:30am-5pm). The Show combines invaluable networking opportunities with free […]

New research from CTW Events reveals that staff loyalty, wellbeing and workplace culture are increasingly being shaped by a single factor: purpose. Workplace volunteering is an accessible way to create a sense of purpose… The 2025 survey conducted in the autumn shows overwhelming demand for workplace volunteering, with over nine in ten (92%) saying they […]

The future of work is ever-evolving, but one question keeps shaping these changes as they unfold: magnetise vs mandate – how do we get employees back into the office? Mandates for workplace attendance are being implemented across a wide variety of firms globally, but experts warn that without enhancing experience, companies risk losing staff. WORKTECH […]

For Dummies Unveils Modern Approach to Performance Appraisals That Trades Angst for Actual Impact For Dummies is helping managers pivot from outdated annual (and angst-ridden) performance appraisals and embrace the shift toward regular two-way communication, timely feedback loops and more collaborative goal setting. The newly updated Performance Appraisals & Phrases for Dummies (2nd Edition), by […]

The curios, and definite must-try alcohol-free cocktails are now available at Mr Fogg’s Residence, Apothecary, Tavern & Gin Parlour, Botanical Tavern and Treehouse, Society of Exploration, City Tavern, Pawnbrokers, Hat Tavern and Gin Club… Phileas Fogg has decided to start 2026 afresh with a curious collection of cures for the dreaded brain and aptly named […]

Nestled in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is an idyllic hotel and conference venue with 376 comfortable bedrooms, 39 flexible meeting rooms and an abundance of outdoor space. It’s a place where historic charm blends with modern style… Just 10 minutes from the M4, 40 minutes to Heathrow Airport, and fast, […]

The recent Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee inquiry into the UK business events sector will result in a series of recommendations being presented to government to strengthen the business events sector and support new opportunities for growth and collaboration… The inquiry took place in Parliament on 09 December and was chaired by Dame Caroline Dineage DBE […]

With nearly three decades of plant-based cooking experience, Sarah Wasserman is the Director of Food & Brand at Mildreds and Mallow, leading the food identity of one of London’s most established plant-based restaurant groups… Both restaurants serve fully vegan menus year-round, so January isn’t a shift for the team; it’s simply a moment when more […]

As a PA or EA responsible for booking corporate events, meetings or team experiences, we know finding the right venues and suppliers can be time-consuming, especially alongside an already busy role. That’s where the London Summer Event Show 2026 comes in. Taking place on 10-11 February at 60 Great Queen Street, the Show is designed […]

Wordly looks back at the cost pressures of 2025 and predicts that engagement and accessibility are poised to reshaping events in 2026… 2025 was pivotal for events and trade shows, defined by rising production costs, growing audience expectations. The year also saw increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable value to attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. As competition […]

Welcome to 2026 with our exciting January prize draw. We are thrilled to be working with De Vere Hotels who are offering one lucky reader the chance to win an overnight stay with dinner for two at one of their properties. The winner can choose their preferred location in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, The Cotswolds, Surrey, or […]

2025 has been an exceptional year for Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium for independent venues… Since purchasing the consortium in 2021, CEO Mandy Jennings has driven an ambitious strategic vision. She has expanded membership, strengthened the organisation’s position as the “best in class” partner for corporate and event planners, […]

Your Excellency Limited, a leading provider of professional development and accredited training for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and business support professionals, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Strategic PA Recruitment, appointing them as its preferred and recommended recruitment specialist… Your Excellency has built a reputation for empowering professionals through high-quality training and resources […]

Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, is forecasting a powerful shift in the way brands approach live experiences in 2026, and is encouraging event planners to capitalise on a new wave of brand storytelling, with art and culture-led experiences, over the year to come… Community centred experiences predicted as new brand storytelling Across sports, art, […]

After a period of intense lobbying, and coordinated advocacy, involving three industry organisations, the challenge of having a set of International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) codes for the UK events sector may be a step closer… Following the publication of an extensive White Paper, which was shared with key Government Departments, including the Department for […]

As the festive season approaches, many businesses face the familiar combination of reduced staffing, slowing productivity, and the inevitable post-Christmas lull. Without preparation, this seasonal dip, known by many as winter slump can put pressure on even the most stable organisations. But a quieter period doesn’t have to mean falling behind. With smart planning, it […]

This year’s final PA Life FAM Trip at ABBA Voyage brought PAs together in this truly unique and exciting setting. It was definitely one of the highlights of our 2025 Club calendar… Here’s what our fantastic host Lara Olender and her team had to say after the evening: “ABBA Voyage were thrilled to host a […]