EAs and PAs are often described as the linchpins of an organisation, but the reality of the role is evolving faster than ever. The demands on Assistants are no longer just about diaries and meetings. You are expected to think ahead, anticipate challenges, influence outcomes, and support decision making at a strategic level. But how […]

The third edition of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026 on 14-15 April in Singapore is expected to exceed lats year in terms of meeting volume. The overall projected spend at the show is near USD250 million in 2026… Over half (52%) of event planners in Asia Pacific (APAC) expect to produce more meetings in 2026. […]

Raise a glass beneath the dome at St Stephen Walbrook, an unforgettable backdrop for summer drinks receptions in the heart of the City… St Stephen Walbrook, a place of inspiration, connection, and celebration, available to hire in the heart of London’s financial district. In the heart of the Square Mile, just a stone’s throw from […]

The recent 2026 Events Industry Report highlights big shifts in budgets, formats and guest expectations in the UK, indicating a move to purposes over volume of corporate events… Fewer corporate events but bigger spend per guest UK businesses are hosting fewer events, but spending more per guest as they prioritise purpose, quality and meaningful in-person […]

Social media has now overtaken email as the UK’s top scam channel, accounting for over a third (34%) of reported online scam incidents. Shockingly, Meta platforms are exposing users to a staggering 15 billion “high-risk” scam ads every single day, with these dodgy adverts generating roughly $7 billion in annualised revenue for the social media […]

As a Personal or Executive Assistant, you are your Principal’s first line of defence, trusted with their safety, privacy, and peace of mind. Westminster Security understands how important your role is and wants to support you with their security services… Westminster Security provides discreet, high-quality personal protection for global leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and their families. […]

Surrey Hills Enterprises will have its first ever presence at The PA Show Spring, taking place next to Confex at Excel London on 25-26 February. It’s the UK’s largest event where the business support community of EAs, PAs and Office Managers meet with the meetings and events industry suppliers as well as benefit from the […]

Royal Windsor Racecourse, part of YourVenue – the dedicated meetings and events division of Arena Racing Company (ARC) – has reported a significant year-on-year increase in outdoor event activity, fuelled by rising demand for experiential, festival-style corporate formats among event planners and public event promoters. 25% jump in outdoor events in 2025 In 2025, the […]

If you work as an EA or Office Manager in 2026, you will have noticed how far your responsibilities have expanded. You handle people operations, recruitment coordination and internal communication with the precision of a project lead. Yet many of the tools placed in front of you still belong to a different era. Spreadsheets dominate […]

The Clink Charity is proud to launch Catered by Clink, a new nationwide catering and bakery offering that delivers high-quality food while directly supporting the rehabilitation and training of people in prison and young people at risk of offending.  Through this new initiative, customers can enjoy beautifully prepared canapés, pastries and celebration cakes – knowing that every order contributes […]

PA Life is delighted to, once again, be a media partner of The PA Show Spring 2026, the UK’s largest event for the executive support profession. Returning to Excel London for two energising days on 25-26 February, the show brings together Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Office Managers and other business support professionals from […]

Vue, the UK’s number one cinema operator, is currently in the process of introducing EPIC to Vue Conferences & Events clients across its venues in the UK and Ireland. EPIC brings together next generation ‘HDR by BARCO’ laser projectors and three-dimensional Dolby Atmos sound on Vue’s biggest screens… EPIC is a premium large format screen […]

The business traveller checking into your property today looks very different from the one who arrived 10 or even five years ago – and corporate offerings need to adapt to the new market. Nicola Wood-Hill, Head of Sales at BWH Hotels GB discusses the generation effect on corporate travel today… Younger professionals now make up […]

Unique London events venue, Church House Westminster, has introduced two new early-morning networking packages designed to support professionals looking to capitalise on the quieter hours at the start of the working day. As the number of commuters arriving at work earlier to avoid peak travel times grows, the new early riser packages empower teams to […]

The UK job market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a decade. Graduate vacancies have fallen sharply, down 33% year-on-year according to Indeed. This is a result of major firms cutting entry-level hiring and automate large parts of the work traditionally assigned to junior recruits. Combined with economic instability and rapid advances […]

As many put their job search off in December, January is a busy time as workers look for a fresh start. We have already seen a January surge in job applications reach 72% more applications compared to December, up 61% from December 2023 to January 2024. CV-Library’s in-house Recruitment Expert, Hannah Cornish, who works closely […]

As accessibility moves higher up the agenda for event organisers, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is emerging as a rare example of a UK meetings hotel designed to deliver deaf-inclusive meetings and events. The venue team is supporting deaf and hard-in-hearing delegates in a practical, operational way – not just through policy, but in live event delivery… […]

SecsintheCity, the UK’s only dedicated job site for business support professionals, has officially launched its 2026 Salary Survey to help you know if you are being paid enough… The survey gathers insights on earnings and professional life from across the business support sector. It provides a comprehensive view of current pay levels, benefits, working arrangements, […]