The UK continues to be impacted by rail strikes more than a year after the RMT members took to the picket lines. This has impacted businesses massively, but we are determined to carry on as best as we can. Luckily, there is a great alternative for when you need to get your colleagues to meetings […]

The Business Events team at London’s Barbican Centre will be showcasing the latest sustainable upgrades and refurbishment work to its Frobisher event spaces during IMEX 2023. With a high-profile line-up of client events scheduled over the coming months, the spring makeover is poised to offer an enhanced experience for attendees. The Frobisher event spaces boast […]

After something a little different for your summer work do this year? How does karaoke for your summer social sound? You can book a two hour private room at Lucky Voice and really let your team cut loose. Venues are located in Soho, Islington, Holborn and Brighton, plus the newest edition in Liverpool Street – […]

In this exclusive interview, PA Life talked to Christine Wassell, Area Director of Meeting & Events for UK, Ireland & Western Europe at Radisson Hotel Group talks about its  real-time, instant online booking platform – Book It Easy. We focused on covering how the platform can help our audience of PAs, EAs and other business […]

Set within leafy countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of inner-city spots, you will find The Jockey Club Venues, some of the most iconic and prestigious event venues in the UK. With a long history of hosting world-class horse racing events, these venues offer much more than just a great day out at the […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington, London hosted its first catwalk show in Illuminate for leading UK breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now, on Thursday 20th April. As host venue for its annual event, The Show by Breast Cancer, the Science Museum and the Breast Cancer Now team worked closely with in-house production service partner, […]

Summer is guaranteed to be a scorcher, and now is the perfect time to plan start planning your summer party or event! A summer event with City Cruises London boats provide the perfect setting, allowing you to showcase what our wonderful capital has to offer. Whether it’s a team building activity, a corporate event, a […]

Now in its 4th year, in partnership with Paddy and Scott’s great coffee mission, Venues of Excellence supports the Ruiga Primary School in Kenya. Last month, Paddy and Scott’s CEO Jonathan and Operations Director Zoe went over to Kenya to see the great work the school have accomplished from the support they have received. Each […]

London’s leading sustainable events venue 15Hatfields has further extended its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by hosting its first 100% palm oil free event. Created for Convenzis Education for their annual National MAT Awards 2023, which celebrates the achievements of multi academy trusts, the dinner for 150 followed three years of painstaking work […]

The O2 has today announced the launch of ‘The Residence’, an exclusive VIP members club with a 300-person capacity at the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, designed to change the way customers experience live events. Opening late 2023, The Residence will offer members exclusive access to some of the best views in […]

Venues of Excellence, the leading UK consortium for independent venues, are please to announce that The HAC Honourable Artillery Company) as the latest member to join their 45 plus strong venues portfolio. ‘Quality’ is always at the core of its ethos when auditing new venues for membership. The HAC is a unique and historic London […]

One Birdcage Walk is a fantastic conference venue, providing an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their brand, share knowledge, and grow their network. That is why we offer outstanding facilities, state-of-the-art AV equipment and dedicated support staff to ensure every event runs smoothly. In the centre of Westminster, not far from the Houses of […]

The Corporate Events Team at the Science Museum in South Kensington has announced it has become a member of independent events industry sustainability body isla. The membership builds on the work already being done by the organisation to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2033. The Science Museum is the first unique venue to join isla. […]

From MVPs to VIPs, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was made to deliver extraordinary experiences. The stadium is forever looking at ways to deliver even more and are building a stadium for the future. Dazzling, dynamic and distinctive in every way, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium isn’t just a beacon of light in North London; it has set a […]

Following three stages of applications from caterers, florists, production specialists and exhibition and walling suppliers, Somerset House can finally reveal their Commercial Events’ accredited supplier list. The businesses who’ve made the supplier list focus on sustainability and inclusivity. Commercial Director Jenny Freestone said: “This is our first tender in five years. We view our suppliers […]

Since 1971, Molton Brown has been a pioneer of positive luxury; today, they are still championing beauty that’s kinder to the environment and becoming more sustainable every step of the way. Molton Brown is more than just corporate gifting. Molton Brown is Cruelty Free “Refusing to compromise on animal welfare from the beginning, our co-founder […]

British restaurateur and caterer Searcys People Awards 2022 winners have been announced. The highly regarded awards honoured team members who embody Searcys’ values of hospitality excellence. Celebrating the 2022 achievements of its venue teams, the award ceremony took place last month at No.11 Cavendish Square with 14 winners receiving gongs. Who made the list of […]

Ascot Racecourse is on a mission to operate at net zero carbon emissions by 2030. This means balancing the amount of greenhouse gas they produce with the amount that is removed from the atmosphere, equating to a net zero position. But just how does a venue such as Ascot incorporate sustainability without impacting the sophistication […]