The July/August 2019 issue of PA Life magazine is out and available for you to read online right now – and it’s a big one, with the announcement of an exciting new initiative: the launch of the PA Life Star Awards. It’s also our annual Venues Issue, ensuring your vision is 20:20 when it comes […]

Over half of mothers worry about going back to work after giving birth, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 working mothers found — from worries about breastfeeding and finding the right work-life balance, to whether their role had changed while they had been away — 51 percent worried about being a working mother. […]

Rights of Women launched the only specialist free legal advice line for women in England and Wales experiencing sexual harassment at work, supported by actor and activist Emma Watson. According to the TUC, as many as 1 in 2 of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. The legal advice will be provided by Rights of […]

Bad day at the office? Less plastic being used, winning the lottery – and a ban on nuclear weapons would make Brits happier, a survey has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults found one third believe the seas being free of rubbish would send their happiness levels soaring. While others say their general mood would […]

Lord’s Cricket Ground is opening the doors of the players’ Home Dressing Room as a brand new event space at the Home of Cricket.  Located within the historic Pavilion, the Dressing Room is a completely unique space to hire for private dining and drinks receptions. Steeped in cricketing history, the walls play host to the […]

Book your meeting or event with Goodwood in September, October or November and for every delegate that attends, a tree will be planted on the West Sussex country estate. Goodwood’s Head of Forestry Darren Norris (pictured), is overseeing the woodland project, which aims to plant 78,000 trees in one of the largest tree planting schemes […]

PA Life is partnering with American Express Global Business Travel to bring Executive Assistants together for an after work treat themed around well-being and a chance for networking. This exclusive Meet Up networking event, sponsored by Turkish Airlines, is taking place in the Le Chiffre Room (pictured) at the South Place Hotel on the evening […]

The average Brit spend will spend half a year of their life talking about the weather – Isn’t it time we found something more important to worry about? Well maybe not, given the existential threat of global warming. Either way, research revealed 84 per cent of the nation admitted to a love of discussing the […]

Capita’s specialist meetings and events brand NYS has raised over £3,100 for UK charity Buses 4 Homeless, a low-cost holistic solution to homelessness.  The events team took part in a sponsored sleep out, an initiative supported and led by Buses 4 Homeless. The funds raised will go towards refurbishing decommissioned buses into spaces for eating, […]

Motorists are being warned to prepare for a ‘Frantic Friday’ this week due to millions of drivers hitting the road and a predicted increase in breakdowns. Department for Transport figures show August is the busiest month on British roads and Friday is the busiest day of the week for traffic. More cars also break down […]

The PA Life Wellness Taster Night took place on Tuesday, July 30th, providing a unique opportunity for PA Life readers to experience the very latest in wellbeing techniques and products. Our host venue and sponsor, Meet In Place, provided a collection of stylish, luxury meeting rooms, within which attendees mingled and sampled products from Elemis (who provided goodie bags […]

This year, the PA Life Club celebrates six years of providing FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers, online learning courses and more to our members. To celebrate, we’re offering 30% off the membership cost! So instead of paying £89, you’ll be paying just £62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Simply click here to join today, […]

Millions of Brits have gambled with their personal data by ‘blindly’ accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, according to a study. One in five have taken ‘significant risks’ by failing to check if public Wi-Fi connections are legitimate – instead using hotspots which are free, seem to be credible and offer fast speeds. Worryingly, users could be connecting […]

There will be 60 senior events professionals attending the Event Agency Forum this autumn. Specifically, these buyers are looking for suppliers in the following categories (% of delegates looking for those solutions): Corporate Hospitality – 38% Entertainment – 41% Event Styling/Theme – 51% Hotel Accommodation – 38% Marketing – 41% Restaurants & Private Dining – […]

Story Events have announced, that the 7th edition of the London Christmas Party Show (12 – 13 May 2020) will be taking place at Haberdashers Hall in the City of London. After a successful two years at Plaisterers’ Hall, the move is due to a need for increased space. The London Christmas Party Show is […]

Millions of Brits have a ‘side hustle’ job to pursue their passions – and make a few quid on the side, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults in full-time employment found one in four are working ‘5 to 9’ on the side… after arriving home from their ‘9 to 5’. It also emerged […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the Barbican Centre in partnership with venue finder and event management agency The Collection on the evening of Thursday,September 5th 2019. The event is being held on the Conservatory Terrace at the world famous Barbican, and in the Fobisher Suites, […]

One Great George Street last week hosted a summer showcase attended by over 150 corporate buyers, preferred agents and local venues to showcase its facilities, flexibility and award winning in-house catering team. Approximately 20 acts were provided by Blank Canvas Entertainment for the showcase, with guests arriving to a red carpet and greeted by ‘paparazzi […]