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.

Homeless Jonathan Martin and Chris Stanford who are living in a tent in Chatham. See National News story NNTRAMP; A pair of homeless men have set up camp in a graveyard to escape the abuse they receive on the streets - which they describe as "the jungle". Chris Stanford and Jonathon Martin said they have had things thrown at them, been spat at - and mean-spirited locals have even tried to wee on them. Each day Chris, who uses crutches, helps Jon, who is paraplegic, into his wheelchair and the pair head to the high street in Chatham, Kent, to beg for change. Jon, 38, said he needs a wound on his foot dressed says the district nursing team refuses to visit him because he has no fixed address. *** Local Caption ***
Homeless Jonathan Martin and Chris Stanford who are living in a tent in Chatham. See National News story NNTRAMP; A pair of homeless men have set up camp in a graveyard to escape the abuse they receive on the streets - which they describe as "the jungle". Chris Stanford and Jonathon Martin said they have had things thrown at them, been spat at - and mean-spirited locals have even tried to wee on them. Each day Chris, who uses crutches, helps Jon, who is paraplegic, into his wheelchair and the pair head to the high street in Chatham, Kent, to beg for change. Jon, 38, said he needs a wound on his foot dressed says the district nursing team refuses to visit him because he has no fixed address.

Pair of homeless men forced to camp in a graveyard

A pair of homeless men have set up camp in a graveyard to escape the abuse they receive on the streets - which they describe as "the jungle". Chris Stanford and Jonathon Martin said they have had things thrown at them, been spat at - and mean-spirited locals have even...

World’s first commercial flying car goes on sale

The first commercial flying car in the world has officially gone on sale this week after car manufacturer PAL-V unveiled the Liberty Pioneer and Liberty Sport. Following the successful test programs of their concept vehicles in 2009 and 2012, PAL-V started the design of the commercial products that have been launched...

Daily Mail branded “fake news” by Wikipedia

The Daily Mail has been tarred with the same brush used to purge fake news sites from online dictionary Wikipedia. Editors voted to ban the Daily Mail as a source after deeming the news group “generally unreliable”. The move is thought to break new ground for the encyclopedia which rarely puts a blanket...

Has Jeremy Corbyn strengthened his position by backing Brexit?

Following Jeremy Corbyn’s decision to issue a three-line whip on the Brexit vote fresh calls for his resignation are once again ringing around the halls of Westminster. Yawn. Ever since the Labour leader was voted in with the biggest mandate in the party’s history he has had to fend off...

Britain’s SMEs strangled by red tape and regulations

Britain's SMEs are been strangled by red tape and regulations, according to a new study, with HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin stopping owners from growing their enterprise. SMEs account for over 99 per cent of all businesses in the UK, but they are been hindered by distractions and...

London’s first community fridge launched

London’s first community fridge has been launched giving local businesses and residents a place they can leave spare, edible food for those who need it. Powered by a crowdfunding campaign and run by a group of local volunteers the community fridge aims to cut food waste, encourage food sharing and help tackle...

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