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 escapes in under an hour: The Greyhound Hotel, Carshalton

I wish I could bottle the smell of an old country inn. Freshly ground coffee mixed with an infusion of crispy toast, Cumberland sausage, hints of lavender, rural air and a certain, je ne sais quoi. Right now London's hub stations will be bustling with people travelling hundreds of miles...

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Graham Wildin inside the leisure centre he has built for himself and his family in the back garden of a recently purchased property. See SWNS story SWFENCE; This is the moment a millionaire who built a controversial 'man cave' in his garden was caught on camera tearing down a fence in an ongoing row with neighbours. Graham Wildin, 62, was filmed by a woman who lives next door pulling the fence - and throwing a flower TUB at her. Wildin caused outrage when he built a massive extension without planning permission and has been given until July to tear it down. The 10,000sq/ft leisure centre, including a two-lane bowling alley, a 16 seat cinema, squash courts, private casino and bar, defied planning rules.

Millionaire ordered to remove expensive man cave “in weeks”

A millionaire has been ordered to remove his expensive man cave in weeks because of land boundary disputes. Graham Wildin, 62, was filmed by a woman who lives next door pulling down a fence that seperates the properties and throwing a flower tub at her in an ongoing row with neighbours....

This is how to cheat your everyday cravings

A leading food psychologist has revealed the reasons why you succumb to everyday cravings – and provides crucial tips on how to cheat them. Dr Christy Fergusson, working with Seasonal Berries, delivers the answers to why so many Brits can’t resist foods such as sugar, salt, carbohydrates, cheese and coffee....

Do you have what it takes to run your own business?

Do you think you have what it takes to run your own business? Now you can find out. New research has unearthed what it takes to be a natural business owner, with traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge as just some of the...

Giving a massage is actually good for you

Giving a massage can be as good for you as receiving one - and helps strengthen relationships, say scientists. Rubbing your partner up the right way boosts both their well-being and yours, according to new research. Experts say it's easy to incorporate into lovers' "daily routine." Couples who took part...

Why “nothing ever changes” for young Brits

Not to sound ungrateful, but inheriting a country that is awash with unaffordable housing, mega inflated education fees, toxic air and a juicy divorce case with its biggest trading partner is a pretty shoddy settlement as far as young Brits are concerned. MPs last week warned that young Brits will be...

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