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.

World’s hottest chilli unveiled at Chelsea Flower Show

The ‘world’s hottest chilli’ has been unveiled at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Dragon’s Breath chilli as it is known comes in at 2.4 million Scovilles (SCU), that’s 200,000 SCU hotter than the current record holder. The chilli is the culmination of a joint project involving Tom Smith...

Incredible luxury tree house goes on show at the Chelsea Flower Show

An incredible luxury tree house will go on show at the RHS Chelsea Flower 2017 today. The tree house is made from Kebony, a wood recommended by leading architects, and will offer the public a rare opportunity to experience the quality and charm of Blue Forest’s bespoke tree house creations. Located...

Tories hijack Google to cover up Dementia Tax blunder

The Conservatives have hijacked Google to cover up their dementia tax blunder which has sparked outrage amongst the electorate. Labour has gained 11 points on the Tories in just three weeks after Theresa May unveiled controversial social care plans in her manifesto. Under her plans there will be a significant...

Victory for Whistleblowers as Assange and Manning set to walk free

Today will be declared as a historic victory for whistleblowers as Julian Assange paved the path to his freedom two days after Chelsea Manning was released from prison. The Wikileaks founder has had charges dropped against him in Sweden which means he could soon walk free without fear of been extradited...

Hyper Japan festival returns to London’s Tobacco Dock

Hyper Japan festival is returning to London's Tobacco Dock again this summer for a unique celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and 'cool'. The festival, which promises a sensory overload of music, smells, sights and tastes, will run between 14th-16th July. With well-known performers, fashion shows, exhibitors, a food festival, and creative...

Study reveals huge economic benefit refugees are having in Germany

Earlier this year Starbucks made a pledge to hire 10,000 refugees globally over the next five years in a publicity-fuelled stunt that hit all the right notes following Donald Trump's inauguration and amidst all the dark clouds hanging over the toxic geopolitical environment. The warm gesture provided a much-needed PR boost for the often beleaguered coffee house chain,...

Anyone for fish fingers and beer at this Southwark festival?

Street food pop-up sensation 2 Fingers – ‘London's original fish finger bad boys’ - will be making an appearance at the Spit & Sawdust Beer Festival in Elephant & Castle on the 27th and 28th May. The South London boozer will be hosting the two day festival in its sun soaked...

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