63% of employees in the UK do not receive any days off from their work to volunteer, as found by Perkbox. The data shows that this figure rises to a staggeringly high amount in certain industries. A huge 75% of those working in Healthcare, Architecture, Engineering and Building industries do not receive any volunteering days from their employers. […]

71% of UK workers consider flexible working (in term of hours and location) as important to their job satisfaction. That’s according to research among more than 2,000 UK adults – all in full-time or part-time work – commissioned by NerdWallet. However, half (50%) cannot work remotely when they want or need to, and 46% have […]

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Grand Suite, re-establishing its position as a premier AA Five Star venue on the island for conferences, meetings and corporate events. During the extensive refurbishment, The Grand Suite, the hotel’s principal event space, underwent a […]

Following the success of its London exhibition, Venues and Events Live will introduce its inaugural Manchester event on 24th September at Manchester Central Convention Complex. Over 1500 industry professionals are expected to attend the free-to-register event which is set to host over 120 industry exhibitors including hotels, venues, bars, restaurants and event suppliers. Ahead of […]

Tobacco Dock’s has unveiled a brand-new website, which it says delivers a creative and intuitive experience for users. Working with the Strafe Creative development team, Tobacco Dock have affected a complete re-design of their site. It features eye-catching graphics, fresh features and easy-to-navigate information on all the 57 spaces at the venue. Launched on 22ndAugust, […]

Whether you’re looking to book a conference, exhibition or special event, The Belfry Hotel and Resort, England’s Leading Conference Hotel, is an outstanding destination in the heart of the country. With 550 acres of rolling North Warwickshire countryside, extensive facilities and unrivalled hospitality, it’s certainly the address to impress your clients and colleagues. You’ll find […]

We’re delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Radio Alice Pizzeria Hoxton Square on the evening of Thursday, October 10th 2019. Straight from Italy, comes brothers Matteo and Salvatore Aloe’s celebrated sourdough pizza. Made fresh every day at the pizzeria using; organic stoneground flour, sourdough 24hour fermentation, seasonal ingredients […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Uber for Business on the evening of Wednesday, September 25th 2019. Meet Up guests will be greeted with drinks, canapés and finger food, before hearing about the latest developments in ground travel from both Uber and a PA who […]

Female business travellers have a new resource to advise and support them when travelling and working abroad. The Female Traveller Safety Reports, launched by travel risk intelligence company Riskline, are a new addition to a series of detailed country-specific reports carefully researched by trusted local intelligence experts on the ground.  Riskline’s team of female analysts […]

It’s been a good first half of the year for the UK meetings industry, with bookings for the rest of the year indicating that this buoyancy will continue until at least the end of 2019. That’s the view of Angie Mason, Chair of the HBAA, which sees plenty of good news for the industry in […]

PA Life partnered with Sejuiced’s new Juice Round initiative on our stand at The Meetings Show to give away two free weekly deliveries to a lucky competition winner’s office. The Juice Round is a new service from Sejuiced delivering delicious all natural handmade drinks to London offices. The apples and pears are picked from Kent […]

30 Euston Square has put sustainability at the heart of its vision, announcing a new herb garden on the rooftop terrace. The venue will now be able to provide its chefs with fresh ingredients at arm’s length whilst working closely with them to curate the garden to fit their needs in the kitchen. In line […]

Can you see a few empty desks around the office this morning? You’re not alone. Employee absence is likely to spike immediately after the August bank holiday, according to trend data from e-days – and employers are being advised to take action to reduce impacts and costs. The data shows an 8.24% increase on absence on the […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Stüdyo by BridgeStreet on the evening of Thursday, September 26th 2019. With stays available from just one night to as long as you like, Stüdyo by BridgeStreet provides a cost-effective, flexible and spacious stay option close to the heart […]

The Summer Seminar Series at The Barbican by The Collection Events is a MUST in this year’s September events calendar! This boutique learning and networking event experience is for corporate event bookers!  Thursday 5th September 2019  The Barbican Centre From 4:30pm – 8:30pm If you are looking to discover the latest new venue openings, the most Instagram-able […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive FAM Trip networking event for PA Life Club members at the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on November 15th & 16th 2019 – but we only have room for 10 people, so make sure you RSVP today for the chance to win a place! Low Wood Bay Resort & […]

We have two exclusive events lined up for September that you won’t want to miss… 5 September – 4.30-8.30pm Hosted by The Collection Events, a new free venue-finding agency, join us for drinks and canapés at The Barbican Centre. The event is being held on the Conservatory Terrace, and in the Fobisher Suites.  This networking […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has expanded its portfolio of unique and unusual venues with the arrival of Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. The Premier League football stadium joins the portfolio this month and adds to the brand’s demographic spread across the Midlands. The news follows on from the arrival of Welford Road, home of […]