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.

Scotland Seeks “New Flatmate” On Gumtree

A new ad seeking a new flatmate for Scotland has appeared in the 'roomshare' section of Gumtree. The spoof ad reads: "Small industrious northern European nation of 5.3million seeks new flatmates as current resident's behaviour has become unreasonable." It stipulates that rent is £200 per-month, but for that bargain price...

UK Economy “Heading For Recession”

The UK economy is heading for recession, according to Bank of America's Ralf Preusser. The GBP/USD exchange rate gapped lower on the open to Monday trade as traders return to their desks, with 30 year lows at 1.3238 to be tested over coming days. Preusser noted: "Prolonged uncertainty could lead investors - including residential...

Blue Wine Set To Hit European Markets

Blue Wine is set to hit European markets and expected to be on shelves within the next two months in the UK. GIK has been created in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country and Azti Tecnalia and is expected to be a big hit in the UK, where drinkers...

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Electoral Reform Will Be Needed To Justify Brexit

By Bill E. Lytton We are entering a period of unprecedented, but entirely predictable, political and economic volatility. The next major test for politicians and campaigners in post-Brexit Britain is how to handle promises they made repeatedly throughout the referendum. Already, Boris Johnson and Michael Gove - as seen in their...

12 Feb 2015, London, England, UK --- Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) drinks a cup of tea at the Smallgains boatyard during a campaign stop on Canvey Island in Essex, southeast England February 12, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS) --- Image by © SUZANNE PLUNKETT/Reuters/Corbis

Watch: Trumpism in Britain

Featuring Harold Stone and Dan Mulloy As the Donald Trump roller-coaster campaign graces a post-referendum UK with its presence, we should take the opportunity to reflect on where politics is heading here in Britain. This referendum has shown nationalism in its ugliest forms and reminds us that the contemptible campaign of...

A Protest Vote Gone Wrong?

Is the decision to leave the EU a protest vote gone wrong? It certainly looks that way after a study revealed only 30 per cent of Leave supporters thought the UK would actually vote leave. Yesterday's results have left plenty of people in shock, with the markets in turmoil after...

We’ve Legitimised Europe’s Right Wing Underbelly

Britain has voted to leave the European Union and the question on everyone’s mind has shifted from “what if” to “what now”. Immediately, nothing much will change. Prominent Brexiteer Boris Johnson has already called for calm and most political commentators agree that it could be some time before we see...

Boris Johnson Fights Through Crowds Shouting ‘Scum’

Boris Johnson, tipped for Tory leadership following the EU referendum result, had to fight through crowds of people shouting 'scum' and 'traitor' en route to the Leave Campaign's headquarters. The former London Mayor is due to deliver a speech following a monumental decision to leave the European Union, but he...

Boris Johnson Overwhelming Favourite To Become Next PM

Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson is overwhelming favourite to become the next Prime Minister. Following the resignation of David Cameron, Johnson is now odds-on favourite to take the Conservative leader job and become the UK's PM. Boris is 5/6 to be next Conservative Party leader, well ahead of rivals Theresa May...

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