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.

Men vs Women: Who’s punching?

One in three men reckon they’re ‘punching above their weight’ in a relationship - compared to just one in five women. Men are much more likely to leave their mates dumbstruck by pulling someone far out of their league, and their mates are quick to let them know it. However,...

Tory standing for Jo Cox seat jokes: “We’ve not shot anybody”

The Conservative candidate for the former seat of murdered Jo Cox joked yesterday that the campaign is going well as ‘we have not yet shot anybody’. Dr Ann Myatt, running for election in Batley and Spen, has apologised after making the comment during a hustings debate held for constituents before the...

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...

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