Jack Peat

Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE).

He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author.

Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Australian senator blames “increased Muslim presence” for mosque attack

An Australian senator has provoked outrage after he described the New Zealand terror attacks as "vigilantism" and claimed that Muslim immigration was to blame for the atrocity. Fraser Anning, a senator in Queensland, issued a statement following terrorist attacks which killed at least 49 people saying the attack highlights a...

Wetherspoon’s profits take a nosedive

Profits at JD Wetherspoon sunk 19 per cent in the six months to the end of January, its latest results show. The pub chain, run by prominent Brexiteer Tim Martin, blamed a rise in labour costs, interest payments, utility bills, repairs and depreciation for the fall. Martin is currently touring 100...

Travelling for work? Here’s five tips for a great night’s sleep

Sleep expert Dave Gibson has revealed his top tips for a great night's rest after new research revealed disrupted sleep patterns are among the biggest irritations about travelling for business. A poll of 2,000 business globetrotters found more than one in five dislike being away from home, with missing out...

EU outlines 3 reasons for allowing a Brexit delay

The European Union has outlined three reasons for allowing Brexit to be delayed. In a memo obtained by BuzzFeed News EU leaders will be advised that delaying Brexit will make sense in only three scenarios: to give more time to prepare for no deal, to complete ratification of the withdrawal...

“Could be worse” falls into disuse

The expression “it could be worse” has officially fallen into disuse after Britain hit rock bottom. According to the Oxford Dictionary of Sayings the current political impasse has left the UK in such disarray that there is literally no way things could be worse as things stand. As such expressions...

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