Brits make up to nine impulsive buys a month on ‘good deals’, spending almost £200. That’s according to research from Share to Buy, which has analysed where the average Brit spends their disposable income. The median annual income per household is around £29,400, with eating out, putting money away for a holiday and buying new clothes topping the […]

The Events R Talented team have announced that their 2019 winner is 24 year old Megan Urwin (pictured, above). Megan, who works as an event co-ordinator with Leeds based Successful Events, wowed the audience at this year’s EVCOM London Film and Live Industry Awards 2019 with her rendition of Pixie Lott’s ‘Mama Do’. The judges, who were […]

74% of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep a night, which is the suggested healthy amount for adults, while one in ten get four or fewer hours of sleep a night, which the NHS warns makes people more susceptible to conditions like diabetes. That’s according to a survey conducted by bed and mattress […]

UK events caterer and restaurateur Searcys and venue marketplace platform HireSpace have released findings from a new report identifying the key drivers for event planning decision making. The survey findings based on in-depth research, conducted by international insight specialist MMR, reveal for the first time two distinct mindsets when it comes to event booking and […]

The PA Life Christmas Party took place on Monday night – and what an amazing time everyone had! It was so great to see everyone come together for an evening of drinks and networking – the PA Life team certainly had a few sore heads the next morning. The party also saw the presentation ceremony […]

Job stress is the top cause behind employees’ sleepless nights, with more than a third (34%) stating that stress stops them from getting enough sleep That’s according to research from Aetna International, which surveyed 4,000 office workers and 1,000 HR Directors across the globe to find out their thoughts on the current state of health care […]

IBTM World 2019 closed on November 21st with over 74,000 pre-scheduled business meetings having taken place and a 3% increase in the number of visitors attending the three-day event.  62% of Hosted Buyers participated in IBTM World for the first time this year and 51% of them were completely new to the entire IBTM portfolio. Over 2,600 exhibitors from 150 […]

Earlier this autumn we set out to find the top PAs, EAs and Corporate Bookers from across the UK as part of the PA Life Star Awards 2019 – and the winners were revealed at the PA Life Christmas Party last night! We were inundated with nominations, with the Finalists spread across four categories:- PA […]

PA Life headed to the Williams’ restaurant at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel ahead of our recent FAM trip for a taster of lunch and a peek at the Hertfordshire venue’s event facilities…  Just 10 miles outside of North London, and nestled between the towns of Hertford and Welwyn in the Hertfordshire countryside, is Tewin Bury […]

For a limited period only, we are offering you a 20% off our Ultimate VIP membership to the PA Life Club. That means you’ll pay only £71.20 for a full year’s membership, which will give you: Invitations to FAM trips Networking events Competitions Discounts Special Offers Huge savings on e-learning courses Access to members online groups A subscription to PA […]

The completely SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party takes place tonight at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. So grab your tickets and dancing shows, and we’ll see you all at 6pm for an amazing evening of seasonal networking fun! BEAT London 48 Margaret streetLondonW1W 8SE THIS EVENT IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT We’d […]

Impress the meeting with a new range of colourful chef-prepared dishes just launched by London’s new sustainable office food delivery service, Fed by Abel & Cole.  They’re made from exciting, innovative ingredients that’ll get everyone talking – like turmeric chicken, tempeh niçoise, or teff crunch and apples roasted in kombucha. All delivered to your office by zero-emission […]

BMA House is supporting an initiative led by environmental campaigner Karen Sutton from the Global Good Awards to offer advice, best practice and consultancy to event organisers looking to improve their sustainability.   The Global Good Awards has recently set up a consultancy division to advise companies on a range of issues, including ways to make […]

James Borg revisits the recently refurbished 150-year-old landmark hotel in Oxford, ‘the city of dreaming spires’, that has spawned some of the greatest names in literature, such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman… The ancient town centre of Oxford has lost none of its historic feel, despite being wrapped around by […]

Just over half (52% vs 50% last year) of UK employees have to borrow money to meet basic financial needs. That’s according to Neyber’s third annual DNA of Financial Wellbeing report, which this year looked into money behaviours and attitudes of over 11,000 employees and 720 employers. Not surprisingly, financial worries are taking a toll on people. […]

Applications are now open for the 3rd annual West Midlands PA Forum Awards, which encourage members of the regional business community to nominate and celebrate outstanding individuals within their organisation. The awards also provide the opportunity for employers to raise their profile within a competitive market place and at a time when many organisations are making […]

Millions of of Brits are turning to refurbished and secondhand items in a bid to live a more sustainable existence. That’s according to a study of 2,000 adults, which found a third of us are happy to pick up used items such as clothing, homeware and gadgets – to help the planet. And six in […]

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale hosted a haunted Halloween-themed showcase event for its unique meeting space, The Studio, last month – and we’ve only just recovered our nerves. Great fun was had on October 30th by all 120 specially-invited guests to a fabulous evening of thrilling entertainment. Games, and spooky prizes entertained guests at the […]