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.

New Poll: Conservatives Have a Projected 72 Seat Majority

The Conservatives would have a 72 seat majority in the House of Commons if an election were called today, according to the latest polling data. As the Labour rift continues to divide the party and the Tories consolidate their leadership, Labour would be expected to loose 34 seats in the...

TLE

London’s 24 Hour Economy ‘Could Be Worth £30bn’

London’s 24 hour economy could be worth nearly £30 billion to the capital each year by the start of 2030, according to new research. It is currently worth up to £26.3 billion annually, around eight per cent of London’s gross domestic product, and directly supports one in eight jobs –...

Olympic Athletic Wear Made Entirely From Condom Material Created

The first Olympic athletic wear made entirely from condom material has been created by designer Pauline Van Dongen as an alternative to latex. The revolutionary material benefits from biomimicry, which works with your skin to temperature adjust for the ultimate performance weapon. Streamlined and close fitting, the new suit lets athletes feel...

FILE PICTURE - Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.  Vast vaults discovered under the Clifton Suspension Bridge have opened to the public for the first time.  The 12 vaulted chambers were found in 2002, nearly 160 years after the crossing was opened in Bristol.  It was assumed for decades that the massive two-storey abutments which support the bridge towers were solid stone or filled with stone.  Now, after drilling through 2m (6.5ft) stonework and installing a doorway, two chambers have been opened for tours.

Majestic Caves Discovered Below Clifton Suspension Bridge Opened to Public

Majestic caves discovered under Clifton Suspension Bridge have been opened to the public for the first time after been found by chance in 2002 by a builder. Hidden for more than 150 years the stunning cathedral-like vaults have been unveiled under Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s engineering masterpiece for the first time since the bridge...

Knebworth: The Day Oasis Made History

Twenty years ago to the day Oasis made history by playing sell-out gigs at Knebworth Park in front of a quarter of a million people. The Brit Pop band were supported by The Charlatans, Kula Shaker, Manic Street Preachers, The Bootleg Beatles, The Chemical Brothers, Ocean Colour Scene and The Prodigy over...

Pizza Express Fans: This Will Leave You Baffled

The American Hot can prove hard to handle for most people, but Pizza Express lovers will struggle to even find this one. A new brain teaser has been released with an illusive chilli pepper pizza hidden amongst a colourful array of other pizzas. The single American Hot, topped with pepperoni...

Trump Eats, Shoots and Leaves

Donald Trump has advocated shooting Hillary Clinton because she may amend the second act if voted in. In a week when the outspoken billionaire was lambasted for eating a KFC with cutlery on his campaign jet, the ridiculous turned to the outright bizarre following a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina....

Labour Leader

Ed Miliband Defies Successor By Backing Owen Smith

Ed Miliband has defied his successor Jeremy Corbyn by backing Owen Smith in the Labour leadership campaign. The former Labour leader joins a number of MPs looking to oust Corbyn as leader, although his efforts to do so may be as futile as his efforts in the last general election...

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