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Stuart O'Brien

Church House invests in digital microphone system

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Westminster event venue Church House has installed a Sennheiser system with 30 digital microphones to further enhance audio quality for large conferences and events.  The Assembly Hall, with its capacity of 600, now offers 8 units, whilst the four other large rooms – the Hoare Memorial Hall, Harvey Goodwin Suite, Bishop Partridge Hall and Convocation […]

The best and worst countries for new working parents revealed (clue – the UK isn’t the best)

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Estonia, Croatia, and Bulgaria all offer more maternity leave than the UK, though our statutory offer sits high on the list when comparing worldwide. According to research from Red Letter Days, the UK is 4th on the list for the country that offers the most maternity leave in weeks for new mums. Women in the […]

Not a PA Life Club member? Check out our new packages!

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Joining the PA Life Club gives you VIP access to Meet Up networking events at prestigious venues, exclusive offers and a host of essential content just for you. As a PA Life Club member you will also be able to enjoy discounts on our online training courses. And here are some of our amazing upcoming […]

Kensington Palace expands private tour offering to include immersive Queen Victoria exhibitions

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Kensington Palace has expanded its Private Early Morning Tour offering to include an exclusive viewing of one of two new exhibitions celebrating the 200thanniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth; Victoria: A Royal Childhood andVictoria: Woman and Crown.  Available before the palace opens to the public from 9-10am, the private tours take guests on a journey through the palace […]

NYS Events trumpets stellar growth

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The NYS Events team, a dedicated meetings and events brand of Capita Travel and Events, has increased new business by 35% over the last 12 months, bagging six awards nominations in the process. Capita Plc purchased NYS in May 2017 and since then NYS has become the specialist meetings and events brand of the company.  […]

Add some axe-citement to your next team social

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Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing can offer you and your team a work social like no other.  Battle it out with colleagues and learn how to sink bullseyes like a pro! Chop 10% off your booking by using promo code PALIFE10 at whistlepunks.com. For full venue hire or any bespoke requests, please contact hello@whistlepunks.com and reference PA LIFE. 

The eastside rooms to launch in Birmingham

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A new, state of the art conference and events venue is set to launch in Birmingham in spring 2020. The new centre, which will feature an on-site hotel, is being built as part of the ‘Eastside’ development of the city, alongside HS2, and will form part of the ‘knowledge quarter’ being created around the historic […]

The London Hilton Park Lane celebrates Hilton’s 100th birthday this weekend

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The London Hilton on Park Lane is celebrating 100 Years of Hilton today, which marks a century since founder Conrad Hilton opened the first hotel back in Cisco Texas. The London Hilton on Park Lane itself was the first Hilton hotel to open in the UK back in 1963. To mark the groups century a specially […]

Hampton Court Palace launches hospitality packages for Real Tennis Champions Trophy 2019

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Hampton Court Palace has launched hospitality packages at this year’s Real Tennis Champions Trophy, which runs from 16-21 July. Taking place at Hampton Court Palace for the third consecutive year, the tournament welcomes the world’s greatest players to participate on the Royal Tennis Court at the palace, one of fewer than fifty real tennis courts […]

Eventify celebrates its first birthday

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It’s been a full year since London-based event management agency Eventify burst onto the venue sourcing and event management scene. The business was founded by Samantha Burton and Rebecca Thomas; two colleagues, best friends and now business partners. With over 15 years’ experience between them in managing events in some of London’s most famous venues, […]

Bad day at work? Louis Armstrong can help

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Louis Armstrong’s ‘It’s A Wonderful World’ is the song Brits are most likely to play to help them make it through the day. The 1967 ballad came out ahead of The Beatles classic ‘Let it Be’ and Elton John’s ‘Your Song’. Other popular go-to artists for taking time out include Aretha Franklin, Adele and Ed […]

The dire state of work toilets exposed

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Almost 40% of UK businesses do not provide employees with an adequate staff room for work breaks, while 8% of companies are breaking the law by not having toilet facilities. In a survey of more than 1,000 workers conducted by on-site accommodation provider Bunkabin, businesses have been found in breach of the Workplace (Health, Safety […]

Learn the secrets of body language at the PA Life Summit

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In an office environment, it’s incredibly valuable to understand key body language signs when dealing with managers, subordinates, peers, colleagues or external clients. In the her opening presentation Body Language In The Office at the PA Life Summit, PA Yvette Pearson will guide delegates through what body language is, how it’s used in meetings and […]

Do you suffer at work when your kids are sick? You’re not alone

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Parents are paying the price for taking time off work to look after sick or injured children in the shape of extra costs, cancelled holidays, unpaid leave and increased stress. New research from MetLife UK shows 76% parents taking time off work to care for children in the past two years say it has had […]

Radisson unveils eco-friendly meetings & events offering

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Radisson Hotel Group has rolled out a new global meetings and events offering across all seven of its hotel brands, which will be 100% carbon neutral through offsetting. Radisson says its offer is built on three core pillars: personal, professional and memorable. The Radisson Meetings launch is part of a multi-million pound investment across its […]

Just 3 places left at the London Venues Summit – Don’t miss out!

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Secure 1-2-1 meetings with corporate buyers looking for Conference, Meeting and Unique Venues at the London Venues Summit on July 8th – there are only a handful of supplier places left! The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs, event organisers and other corporate buyers together with leading venues for one-to-one business meetings, interactive […]

Will you be working until you’re 68?

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Brit workers expect to be physically capable of doing their jobs until past their 68th birthday. That’s beyond the age they can start claiming the State Pension, even when it is extended to 67 by 2028. Almost a third (31 per cent) believe they could work into their 70s and beyond with one in 14 confident […]

Tobacco Dock unveils immersive Dream Circus Experience

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Tobacco Dock Food are opening up special nights for those looking for something a little different this Christmas season Last month it was confirmed that the Dream Circus would be coming to town for Christmas parties in November and December. Tobacco Dock Food are now offering what the team says will be a spectacular night […]