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.

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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...

Has Brexit Cost The World UK’s International Aid?

By Rebecca Root Brexit has brought with it an immeasurable scale of uncertainty but there’s one thing that is certain, and that’s the inflated costs to international NGOs. The declining value of the pound, loss of EU funding and increased inflation rates are all leaving charities at a loss that’s...

NY Fold Creates The Hangover Pizza in Time for the Festive Season

New York-influenced pizzeria NY Fold has created a hangover pizza in time for the festive season. Tge limited edition pizza has been specially designed for pre and post partying for those in need of rejuvenation and replenishment, with Alka Seltzer also available free of charge upon request. The topping combines the following:...

For Your Own Safety, It’s Time To Stop The Wolf-Whistling

What is it about the confines of a vehicle that make blokes feel impervious to societal norms? Last month our correspondent Courtney Greatrex became a national hero after she hit back at two tradesmen who wolf-whistled at her from their van. After she reminded them that their behaviour was not only intimidating but...

Peddle Shit, Get Slammed: Political Campaigning in the 21st Century

When the Barack Obama Hope poster was released by artist Shepard Fairey in 2008 the president elect became part of a select club of politicians who portrayed a message of such poignancy that he immediately became a national icon. Jim Fitzpatrick's Che Guevara poster preceded it and is perhaps the...

Top 10 Non League Grounds in London

Non league football is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence of late as fans ditch pricey league grounds and adopt new semi-professional teams for their match day fix. As a football hub London certainly has no shortage of offerings throughout the leagues, home to six Premier League sides, three Championship clubs...

How Bird Poop Is Helping To Combat Climate Change

Forget cutting edge green technology, according to a new scientific study bird poop could be the key to combating climate change. Researchers at the Colorado State University who are working to better understand key components of Arctic climate systems have linked ammonia emissions from summertime Arctic seabird-colony excrement, called guano, to...

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