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EVENT CATERING: Feast It

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Why Feast It? Only the best  Feast It is the UK’s leading event catering platform where you can book the perfect supplier for your company or client event. Whether it’s a company launch, huge staff party or intimate investor dinner, you’re in good company; we’ve worked with Disney, PwC, Virgin Sport, Facebook, Amazon and Deloitte to […]

PARTNER OFFER: GET REWARDED WITH DINING CREDITS AT GAUCHO RESTAURANTS

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PA Life are delighted to present a new partner offer to PA Life Club Members, courtesy of Gaucho Restaurants. You’ll be able to dine at one of 16 venues across London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh and accrue dining credits every time you visit. Not only this, but you will also be invited to exclusive networking events, […]

45% of SME employees have quit because of their boss

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Nearly half of SME employees having quit a job because of a boss, while four in ten do not feel trusted or valued.  That’s according to research from process management firm Process Bliss, which also revealed that 60% of UK SME employees believe the business would work better if they were left to get on with […]

Top Tips: How to plan the perfect networking event

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Networking plays an important role in business, so if you’re the one responsible for organising events designed to facilitate it, how do you ensure they work well for everyone? To help you plan the perfect networking event, Alex Softley, marketing manager at The Meetings Show, shares his five top tips… If you want to make […]

Record numbers predicted for CHS19 – Meet with PA Life!

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Organisers behind the Conference & Hospitality Show (CHS19) are predicting a record-breaking number of exhibitors, event space and visitors for its tenth-anniversary show, which takes place on Tuesday, April 30th at the first direct arena in Leeds. PA Life is a proud Media Partner for CHS19 – Come and find us in the Black & […]

Win a night’s stay for two at the Five Arrows Hotel and tickets to visit Waddesdon Manor

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We’re giving PA Life readers the chance to stay in a luxury hotel and visit a historic manor house, in association with MEET Beyond London. Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in […]

TEAM BUILDING: Williams F1 Conference Centre

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If you are thinking about planning a team away day or corporate event in a unique setting, the Williams Conference Centre might just provide the perfect location. Based at the home of ROKiT Williams Racing, and set in rural Oxfordshire, the award-winning venue has 10 multi-purpose event rooms catering up to 350 guests. Full support […]

Business travel up despite Brexit concerns

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UK regional capitals are performing strongly in terms of business travel, with overall room nights booked growing by 8% across the top 250 UK cities. The findings, commissioned by independent travel agent Advantage Travel Partnership and travel management company (TMC) are part of the 2018 Hotels Market Report.  London continues to be business travellers’ favourite […]

Unique Venues of Manchester confirms June dates

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Unique Venues of Manchester (UVM) has announced its 2019 event, taking place Tuesday, June 4th at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Following on from the success of the 2019 inaugural event, UVM Expo is aimed at anyone who organises meetings, conferences, dinners, parties or any other events in Manchester, providing opportunity to meet, connect and network […]

ACADEMIC VENUES: Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester Metropolitan University is located in the city centre, providing excellent public transport links. Its diverse space can accommodate a range of activities from small meetings to international conferences and events. World-class specialist facilities and academic expertise can add value to an event. The events team works with its academics, attracting business to the University […]

Westfield Health initiative to support workplace wellbeing

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Not-for-profit wellbeing provider Westfield Health has launched an online initiative to support workplace health and wellbeing. The aim is to educate employers across the UK on how they can make a positive difference within their organisation. With over half (54%) of businesses reporting that they don’t have any measures in place to support the health […]

Revealed: The UK’s weirdest workplaces

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‘Not-desking’ is a thing and it’s all because mobile working is changing the way we approach the daily grind. A survey by telecommunications giant, Three, has revealed some of the most bizarre and downright odd places people now work from, as more professionals turn their backs on the  traditional office environment in favour of mobile working. […]

Register for our Malmaison Oxford FAM trip!

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Time’s running out to register for our fun-filled FAM trip networking event at the unique Malmaison Oxford on the evening of Tuesday, May 7th, 2019. Malmaison Oxford is a boutique hotel in Oxford city centre, with 95 richly appointed rooms and suites. Housed in a former prison, the rooms in the hotel are rather more spacious […]

Cambridge the easiest UK city to find a job in

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University city rivals Oxford and Cambridge have overtaken Swindon to become the top cities in the UK to find a job, according to the latest research from job search engine Adzuna. In Cambridge, 25x more jobs are being advertised than there are jobseekers looking for positions, with the ratio of jobseekers to vacancies falling to 0.04 […]

TEAM BUILDING: Head to Centre Court with Keith Prowse

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For companies looking to impress clients with guaranteed tickets to The Championships, Wimbledon, Keith Prowse is on hand, as the exclusive hospitality partner to the event. As the UK’s leading provider of hospitality, guests can guarantee a seat on Centre Court or No.1 Court for any day at Wimbledon, including the finals. With a range […]

Travelodge reveals its bizarre lost & found

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Travelodge has revealed some of the items left behind in its 557 UK hotels during the last 12 months. Items include a Blue Eyed Cockatoo called Brexit, a jilted groom, a replica of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, an amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, a chest full of semi-precious stones, an ice cream van and a 5ft […]

Celebrate Easter with a feast onboard Glass Room

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Splash out on a spectacular Easter feast this year on Glass Room, London’s new dining experience on the Thames. From £55, hop on board for lunch or dinner during the bank holiday weekend (19th – 21st April) for an unforgettable experience – stunning views of London’s landmarks, live music, delicious food and marc de champagne truffles by […]

Invisible illness: How to support employees suffering in silence

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In an ideal world, employees should be able to discuss any medical problem with their employer even if they are not immediately apparent. But, in reality, invisible illnesses are often not disclosed due to embarrassment, a lack of awareness or understanding, and a stigma surrounding certain conditions. Sadly, this means that employees aren’t able to get the […]