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 Record Breaking Lego Ship Docks in Trafalgar Square

The World’s Largest Lego Ship docked in Trafalgar Square last week as part of a UK tour that ends in Dover before setting sail to Copenhagen. The ship was built as part of DFDS’ 150th Anniversary and consists of over a million Lego bricks. It took 900 hours to construct and stretches 12...

UK $1.5 Trillion Poorer Since Voting to Leave the EU

The UK is $1.5 trillion poorer since voting to leave the European Union, according to a Credit Suisse study. Since the referendum in June the pound has weakened 16 per cent against the dollar, with plenty more misery to come according to recent reports. Brexit Secretary David Davis recently met with the...

Jam on Burnt Toast: The Autumn Statement is a Classic Cover Up

In the wake of Brexit and a sweeping victory for the Republicans in America the Conservatives appear to be about to release one of the most centre-left Autumn Statements in recent history. Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to announce a ban on letting agent fees, which can cost renters hundreds...

The Coffee Shop That Lets You Pay In…. Landlines

Landlines are officially on their way to becoming redundant with a fifth of the population estimating that their home will be landline-free within two years, if not sooner. Over half of those in London consider the landline a ‘redundant’ piece of technology, rising to seven in ten among 18-24 year...

What is Yorkshire? Common Search Queries For UK Visitors Unveiled

"What is Yorkshire" and "does Great Britain have the death penalty" are among the most common questions for visitors asked by visitors to the UK, according to Google data. Researchers in 13 countries, including America, New Zealand, Poland, Germany and South Africa, collated the top autocomplete suggestions for queries about the...

Voice Placement: Is Chrome in Bed With Chelsea?

Voice Note. Who calls it a voice note? If you tuned in for the latest episode of Made in Chelsea last night and pulled the same crinkled expression of bewilderment every time JP freaked out about the drunken “voice note” message Binky sent then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Mail....

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Aarhus: Exploring Denmark’s Second City

By Sean Sheehan As second cities go, Denmark’s doesn't jump out at you as a must see. It is less than a hundred miles from Copenhagen but only as the crow flies and the circuitous land route takes far longer. And much more enjoyable. Aarhus is located on the eastern coast...

Businesses in Richmond Upon Thames subsidise Heathrow Airport Tax Cut

Following the recent confirmation of the expansion to Heathrow Airport, and subsequently Zac Goldsmith’s resignation, it is unsurprising that rising property taxes were the topic of conversation as Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney recently met with Richmond High Street business owners. Whilst businesses in Richmond upon Thames...

GV of Fabric nighclub in London, England on August 12 2016. The popular nightclub has had its licence temporarliy removed whilst the Met Police investigate the deaths of two 18-year-olds at the venue.See NATIONAL story NNFABRIC.  The nightspot once voted best club in the world will close its doors this weekend after two drugged-up revellers died in recent weeks.  Fabric will shut down while police investigate the deaths of two teenagers in the space of six weeks at the venue in Farringdon, central London.  Last Saturday an 18-year-old collapsed outside the house and techno nightclub at around 8.20am and died in hospital 40 minutes later.  Another 18-year-old died in hospital after falling ill at the 2,500 capacity nightspot on June 25 at around 2am. Met Police say neither death is being treated as suspicious and have requested the temporary closure of the club while they are investigated.

Fabric to Reopen

Fabric nightclub is to reopen after a rescue deal was approved by a judge, according to new reports. In what was described by our Northern Correspondent John Locke as a "bullshit decision", the nightclub was closed down in September after two teenagers died after taking drugs at the club. But...

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