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.

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...

These are the most secluded beaches in Britain

A landscape photographer has toured the country's coastlines to find the most secluded and unspoiled beaches in Britain. Chris Orange, 43, went the extra mile to pick out five UK beaches which provide a getaway from everyday life and rival any others on Earth. Each had to feel remote, not...

Camden KFC turned into nightclub

KFC transformed its latest London restaurant into a nightclub for its grand opening this weekend. The brand new Mornington Crescent KFC launched with blacked-out windows and high-tech lighting as it became a hip hop club for the night. And given that you're probably going to end up there anyway, this...

Forget tech, we need respect for football referees

With a ball yet to be kicked in the 2017/18 season football's elite players are already generously offering their two penneth on how to "make refereeing better". Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, who is known for regularly hitting out at refereeing decisions, told Japanese magazine Soccer Kings that he wants to "change the refereeing...

Signed, sealed, delivered: The Postal Museum opens for business

London’s latest heritage attraction, The Postal Museum, has opened its doors to the public for the first time. The opening marks the end of an ambitious year and a half project, which commenced on 4 February 2016, to convert a disused Clerkenwell printing factory into the new museum site, and...

Private jet firms cash in on pre-season tours and overseas transfers

Private jet firms are cashing in on lucrative international pre-season tours and overseas transfers. With two weeks to go until the start of the season Premier League clubs have already shelled out lucrative amounts to bring players in, with Man City splashing over £200 million and both Chelsea and Manchester...

Millennials driving pet-friendly office boom

Millennials are driving a pet-friendly office boom in London, with firms introducing new policies on office animals to attract the best talent. New research has found 42 per cent of 18-34 year-olds would like or enjoy a dog-friendly workplace, and businesses are doing their all to accommodate their needs. A...

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