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Join PA Life at Agent Provocateur this February

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Iconic British lingerie company Agent Provocateur is opening its doors to PA Life readers just in time for Valentine’s Day, showing off its capabilities as a meetings destination and giving you the chance to browse their wares. Greeting visitors with a Prosecco reception at 5.30pm on February 6, 2018 at 6 Broadwick Street, Soho, attendees will […]

Watch the 2018 World Cup in style at Stamford Bridge

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Impress clients or indulge colleagues and friends in the summer of 2018 at one of London’s most iconic sporting venues. Chelsea Football Club’s World Cup package includes unlimited drinks, a street food station and terrace access with amazing pitch views, from just £69 +VAT per person*. With the World Cup drawing more viewers than even […]

Join PA Life and Venues of Excellence at Broadway House

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Join PA Life for an evening of drinks and finger foods on 8 March from 5pm to 8.30pm and meet with venue providers from across the country all looking for your business. Hosted by Venues of Excellence and taking place at EEF Venues’ Broadway House near St James’ Park, London, the evening will give PAs […]

The top diets for busy lives

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Which is the best diet for you? Emerging from the holiday period and into the new year with a full stomach, a sore head a mix of regret and satisfaction, the urge to diet is never higher than in January but where do you turn? Do you cut out entire food groups, do you turn […]

Buyers will enjoy bigger travel budgets in 2018

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Four out of ten (40 per cent) buyers are set to have bigger travel budgets in 2018, compared to 32 per cent 12 months ago. According to new research by the Business Travel Show, 49 per cent will have more to spend on air travel and accommodation, while 45 per cent expect to have more […]

Overcoming the January blues

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As Brits return to work this week it can be tricky to tell the difference between the January blues and depression. Dr Leigh A.Neal from Smart TMS revels his top tips on how companies can safeguard their employees’ wellbeing. Blue Monday, which this year falls on January 15, 2018, is said to be the most depressing […]

Visit Lime Venue Portfolio’s Churchill War Rooms with the PA Life Club

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Take a walk back through history at London’s Churchill War Rooms, hosted by the unique venue specialists of Lime Venue Portfolio. Taking place on Tuesday 30 January from 6pm to 8pm, the wartime Westminster headquarters will open their doors to our Club members for an evening of wine with on-site catering from Levy UK, showcasing […]

2018 is the year dreams come true

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Brits have declared 2018 the year they follow their dreams, according to research by Huawei. The news comes as the tech giant revealed that around half of British workers felt as if they had failed in pursuing their dreams in 2017, with many going as far as to give up on their hobbies in order […]

Brits find 50 ways to slack off work

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As we return to work after a glorious two-week break to enjoy the festive period, Brits are finding more and more ways to slack off work. Tactical toilet breaks, booking meeting rooms for a quick gossip and even taking compassionate leave for the death of a non-existent loved one has cropped up on the list […]

British rail fares reach five times higher than continental Europe

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Season ticket travellers could see price hikes of more than £100 A 30 mile train commute is costing the average Brit around five times more than European counterparts, according to a rail comparison from the Press Association. Examining the commutes of London workers travelling from the Essex city of Chelmsford and comparing them to similar […]

Have you played Back to Work Bingo?

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Yeah not bad, you? Walking back into the office on your first day back normally sees you facing the same problems, no matter if you’ve been on annual leave, been ill or had a public holiday. Coming back after the chaos of Christmas and New Year celebrations, along with most of your colleagues, only amplifies […]

How to make the most of the new year

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Take control of 2018 New year, new me, that’s the phrase we hear every year, but what does it mean? Often, after the boxing day sales and holiday celebrations it means some new clothes and a New Year’s resolution of never drinking again, but with a little extra determination you can battle against the January […]

Tried & tasted: Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant Camden

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Jade Burke dines at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant Camden, to sample some of its diverse Italian delights after recently opening its doors in London’s Camden Town. With its eclectic mix of music venues, markets and restaurants, it seems fitting that Italian celebrity chef, Gino D’Acampo, has chosen Camden Town to house his latest restaurant. Dubbed […]

Work and Life: Danielle Francis

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After securing the Communication gong at this year’s London PA Awards, Danielle Francis, PA to the chairman at the FCA, explains the reason behind her three alarms and how meditation can help balance out a busy schedule. What time does your alarm go off? I actually have three alarms, the first one goes off at […]

How to procrastinate the right way

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It’s the end of the year, we get it. Work is grinding to a halt and the jobs left to do aren’t always particularly inviting. If admin and red tape is overwhelming you to the point that you no longer want to do anything at all, here are our top ways to procrastinate productively. Using […]

How to prepare for 2018 this Christmas

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With Christmas around the corner, most employees will be looking forward to a break from the office. While some will be busy wrapping presents (and fretting over cooking the turkey perfectly!) new research shows that 70% of people will be using this time at home to catch up and get ahead for the next year. […]

80% of workers regret sending naughty secret santa presents

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Eight in 10 workers have revealed they have overstepped the mark with inappropriate secret santa presents for colleagues who took offence, according to a new study by novelty item VI Poo. 90% thought they’d have a sense of humour if presented with a silly gift, but you might want to tread carefully when handing over […]

How to get your CV to stand out this Christmas

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The Christmas break is a big time for job hunters, so if you’re looking to apply to more positions this holiday season, you’ll need to stand out from the crowd. This time of year, recruiters have admitted to throwing 90% of CVs they receive straight in the bin, and recruitment experts want applicants to make […]