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.

Former US President Barack Obama celebrates after a succesful put as he plays the Old Course at St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, on his visit to Scotland. May 26, 2017.

In Pictures: Barack Obama plays St Andrews on Scotland visit

Former US President Barack Obama enjoyed a round of golf before giving a major address at a charity dinner today. His private jet touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Friday morning, with a full motorcade leaving shortly afterwards. He then made his way to the Old Course in St Andrews,...

Cards Against Humanity game created for miserable Londoners

A Cards Against Humanity-type game created just for miserable Londoners has launched today on Kickstarter. Created by Londoner Jamie Willcocks the game is packed full of London in-jokes, making it a great way to alienate your friends who live outside of the M25. To play, one player picks a ‘Question Card’...

Toronto’s diverse workforce highlights risk of Brexit brain drain

Other than sharing the same queen, having social care crossovers, a progressive political outlook and thriving economies, one thing that binds London and Toronto more than anything else is diversity. When Sadiq Khan was first elected mayor he declared the city to be the most diverse in the world, with over 50...

Youngsters who tell fibs more likely to binge drink

Youngsters who tell fibs are more likely to binge drink, according to new research. The link could lead to a 'lie detector test' to combat alcohol abuse by teenagers, say scientists. A study of more than 4,000 schoolchildren found those who habitually misled parents about their activities outside the home...

Man opens UK’s first dedicated seaweed shop

A fisherman has opened a dedicated seaweed shop -- thought to be the first of its kind in the UK. Iain McKellar, 52, has been harvesting seaweed for over 10 years and selling it online to companies and restaurants from all over the globe. He realised that the abundance of...

Vue Cinematic Beach Experience

Britain’s top 5 beaches for Bank Holiday fun

Sun-seekers in the south are in for a treat this month – as Eastbourne is revealed as the sunniest seaside spot in the country for May. According to Met Office data the coastal area on the South Downs averaged an incredible 7.5 hours of sunshine every May day, beating its...

Labour odds to win election slashed from 16/1 to 7/1

Bookies have slashed Labour's odds of gaining the most seats in the General Election from 16/1 to 7/1 in just two weeks. A strong display from Corbyn and Co has led to a revival of Labour's chances at getting a result in June. May's dementia tax and a "strong and...

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