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.

Dynamo to stage intimate show in secret London speakeasy

In just two days’ time Dynamo will unveil a brand-new concept which could re-define the traditional magic show: The Abandoned Room, with extra dates having been added due to phenomenal demand. Dynamo himself will originate The Abandoned Room, premiering a specially-created show in a purpose-built 90-seat theatre in a secret...

It costs Brits £43.92 a year to ‘spend a penny’

It costs Brits £43.92 a year to ‘spend a penny’, a study has found. The average adult will shell out for drinks, snacks and even full meals in order to use a shop or restaurant’s toilet guilt-free. And almost £3 is spent just paying to get into public toilets in...

Pensioner found frozen in council home after heating failures

A pensioner in Kent died of hypothermia after local authorities failed to provide adequate heating in her council house. Susan Baines lived in a property now managed by East Kent Housing (EKH) - which looks after council homes across the district - for 25 years. But in January, she was...

24 hours well spent in Paris

Paris is among the most accessible cities on the continent for Londoners looking for a short city break away, but with time of the essence, you’ll need a plan to ensure you make the most of your day when you’re there. Although it is renowned as being the city of...

Jeremy Corbyn receives standing ovation from packed out Youth Parliament

Jeremy Corbyn received a heartwarming standing ovation from a packed out House of Commons today. The Leader of the Opposition joined aspiring politicians for the UK Youth Parliament’s debate in Westminster, and was warmly received after being introduced by the Speaker of the House John Bercow. Captioning Corbyn as a man who "says...

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