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.

Wine of the Week: El Tesoro de la Montañas Malbec

With a likeness to the Lord of the Rings, this week we go in search of a hidden treasure in the foothills of the Andes near Mendoza. The Argentinian region from which this wine hails consists of desert-like and dusty, barren soil, that was forgotten about for many years until the mountains finally...

Disused office buildings turned into incredible works of art

A sculptor famous for his surreal public art installations has unveiled his latest creation - a disused office building that is covered in zips. British artist Alex Chinneck, renowned for creating the illusion that the facade of an abandoned house had slipped down, put the finishing touches on his creation...

Labour caught up in a media storm….. again

You've got to admit that Jeremy Corbyn managing to combine being a "Czech spy, Putin collaborator, anti-semitic neo-Nazi, member of ISIS, IRA and Communist Party, with being leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, and still finding time to grow marrows is bloody impressive", Tom Pride wrote on Twitter earlier this...

Is this the perfect summer salad?

With no sign of the sun abating it looks like we still have several weeks to enjoy fresh, al-fresco dining ahead of us - and we've got the perfect recipe for it. This herby courgette, pea and feta salad with giant couscous and lemon dressing is an idyllic fit for the summer...

Brexit spells political and economic suicide for whoever is in charge

"If the government hasn't secured a deal (on Brexit) by this autumn, we should force them to stand to one side," shadow chancellor John McDonnell told CityAM yesterday. With pressure mounting on Theresa May to deliver clarity on Britain's future outside Europe her position could soon become untenable if no agreement is...

Ed Sheeran named among the greatest Yorkshiremen of all time

Halifax-born Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Clarkson have been named among the greatest Yorkshiremen of all time. A poll of 2,000 Brits commissioned ahead of Yorkshire Day 2018 saw Michael Palin top the list as the greatest ever Yorkshireman. Second on the list was gruff actor Sean Bean, followed by Sir Patrick Stewart....

Average spend on engagement rings doubles in a year

The average spend on engagement rings has doubled in the past year. Brits getting engaged now spend an average of £1,483 on a ring, compared to a more modest £785 in 2016. It bucks a downward trend since the Brexit vote which saw couples spend 19 per cent less on rings...

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