Private Offices vs Traditional Lease Offices: What Works Best for Growing Businesses
Choosing between a flexible private office and a traditional lease can get complicated and confusing very quickly. The working from home stops working, the team needs a proper base, and suddenly you’re weighing up two very different routes: signing a traditional long-term lease, or moving into a flexible private office. Both can work. But for […]
5 Reasons Why In-Person Networking Events Still Work Best
Hybrid working and working from home have changed how we do business, and for many teams that’s a good thing. Here at Uncommon, we also still believe in the power of coming together. Whether it’s a panel, a breakfast meetup or evening drinks, we believe that in-person corporate and networking events continue to deliver something […]
From Hot Desks to Private Offices: Coworking Memberships at Uncommon
Need a desk for an afternoon, a spot that’s yours every day, or a private office for your whole team? The right coworking flexible membership depends on how often you work away from home, how much space you need and how much flexibility you want. At Uncommon, there are five ways to work across five […]
Working in Holborn: Why Private Offices in Central London are Hard to Beat
London has no shortage of neighbourhoods competing for your business address. Some are polished but impersonal, others are lively but exhausting. Holborn manages to be neither, which is exactly why so many ambitious teams choose to base themselves here. As the evenings draw in and the city settles into its autumnal rhythm, it is a […]
Work well. Then go outside. Your summer guide to Fulham
When the sun finally shows up in London, few places reward you quite like Fulham. Tucked between the Thames and the tree-lined avenues of SW6, this is a neighbourhood that does village life without sacrificing city edge. The New King’s Road buzzes with independent restaurants and neighbourhood pubs; Parsons Green fills up with locals soaking […]
London Climate Action Week 2026: Where to Host Your Event in the City
For one week every June, London becomes the climate capital of the world. London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026 runs from 20–28 June 2026, across those nine days the city fills with summits, panels, workshops, launches and late-night conversations about the future of our planet. It’s Europe’s largest climate festival, drawing more than 45,000 people […]
Work well. Then go outside. Your summer guide to Highbury & Islington
Summer in North London is something else entirely. The streets soften. Highbury Fields in its full green. Upper Street buzzes late into the evening. And somehow, even the commute feels lighter when the sun is out. Here’s how to spend a brilliant summer day working and exploring in Highbury & Islington. Morning: Start the day […]
Inside our Investors in People Gold Journey
At Uncommon we believe the quality of our spaces starts with the quality of our people. Achieving Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation isn’t simply a badge it’s the visible result of an ongoing commitment to building a workplace where people genuinely thrive. But what does that commitment actually look like in practice? We sat […]
Our Power, Our Planet -small, everyday choices that can help turn the tide
The challenges facing our planet can feel enormous, but our daily habits hold more leverage than we often realise. From what’s on our plate to the cup in our hand, here are four meaningful changes you can start making today to celebrate 2026 Earth Day. Rethink what you eat and drink Your dietary choices account […]
Is a Coworking Space Worth It for Freelancers in 2026?
If you’re working from a Borough, London Bridge or any of the lively South London workspaces, one of the biggest perks is the abundance of fantastic lunch options right on your doorstep. Whether you’re craving a quick salad between calls or a sit-down meal with colleagues, the area around Borough Station has something for every palate and schedule.
B Corp UK Turns 10 Years Old
Celebrating a decade of impact, B Corp UK marks its ten-year anniversary as a driving force for responsible business practices and positive change.
Your Guide to Working in Borough, London
We explore why so many businesses choose an office in Borough and share some of our favourite spots to check out in the area.