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.

London non-league guide: Barking FC

Barking FC play their home games at their stadium at Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Ave, Barking, Dagenham RM8 2JR. The club are also known as “The Blues” and have a colourful history which contains many different versions of the club – including Barking Woodville and Barking Institute. Barking played at Vicarage...

Sadiq Khan launches new London Curriculum Family Explorer Trails

Sadiq Khan has unveiled a new London Curriculum Family Explorer Trails specially designed for families to visit and learn about some of the most fascinating parts of the capital. With the summer holidays well underway families from across the country will be making trips to the capital to explore all it...

Finance job drain will start before Brexit negotiations conclude

The job drain in the financial sector is likely to start before Brexit negotiations conclude because banks are planning for a worst-case scenario. Britain's finance industry could lose up to 40,000 investment banking jobs in the next few years unless it strikes a softer deal on its departure from the...

Constant digital strain resulting in “Tech Neck”

By Ben Jackson As millions embark on their summer vacations, most holidaymakers will be seeking a brief refuge from their year round 'always on' status Across the world, luxury-end holidays have learned the value of prising the smart phones from the hands of frenetic Silicon Valley types, while ‘being unplugged’...

Geoffrey Boycott falls for hilarious prank live on air

Geoffrey Boycott admitted he had been "done like a kipper" after falling for a hilarious prank live on air. The BBC cricket pundit was commentating on the England v South Africa test match when his co-commentator Jonathan Agnew managed to convince him that his 100th hundred wasn't scored at his...

Mental health jobs will only scratch the surface – even if they happen

Mental health jobs will only scratch the surface of the problem, according to union GMB. The Conservatives today announced that 21,000 new jobs in mental health will be created in the NHS. But continued staff shortages, overstretched and stressed out workers and overcrowded hospitals will undoubtedly see people die unnecessarily, the...

Rare Casablanca poster sells for extraordinary amount

A rare Casablanca poster has sold for a world record $478,000 (£365K). The poster is the only surviving example of an Italian issue advert for the movie and is the most valuable Casablanca poster ever. Measuring 55.5 by 78.25 inches, the 1946 Casablanca Italian 4 Fogli poster beat the world...

Britain experiencing “silent revolution” in the home

Britain is experiencing a silent home revolution – with “smart technology” taking control of our households without us even noticing. Smart TV’s, laptops and tablets are already being used to introduce smart technology in the home, but more outlandish gadgets are on the way. According to the AO Smart Living...

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