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.

The World in 100 Years’ Time

Super-skyscrapers which will dwarf the Shard, under water bubble cities and origami furniture are all likely to be reality in 100 years’ time. That’s the verdict of a new study which paints a vivid picture of our future lives; suggesting the way we live, work and play will change beyond...

Mobile Phones the Top Threat to Romance this Valentine’s Day

The use of mobile phones at the dinner table has been identified as the biggest threat to romance during a Valentine’s Day meal, according to a new study. More than two in five people identified banning the use of mobile phones and tablets at the dinner table as top of their...

How Do We Prevent Future Flooding?

By Harold Stone Thousands of people have been flooded out of their homes in the last few months, as they were in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009 and 2007. Two weeks ago our MPs launched a flooding inquiry, and they invited George Monbiot to explain the situation. This is what happened....

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Beetles From The West

BY Daniel Harding New LONDON fringe production raises the tough questions that MEN don’t like to answer. ‘Beetles from the West’ is the debut play by James Hartnell, at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre. Tackling the very real issues surrounding men’s health and how we shy away from dealing with...

Breweries And Music Line Up Announced For Craft Beer Rising 2016

Over 600 beers and ciders will feature at next month's Craft Beer Rising festival at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. This year will see the largest and most diverse mix so far, featuring established UK breweries such as Beavertown, Thornbridge, and Harviestoun, to international talent from Little Bichos, Lagunitas, Mikkheller, and...

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What Are The Best Long-Haul All Inclusive Holidays To Book?

With the overabundance of cheap holidays and flights around the world right at our fingertips it can be extremely overwhelming when it comes to hunting out your perfect holiday. There is now so much choice out there that picking something out of quite literally thousands and thousands of potential destinations...

Best Superbowl Commercials

The Stars Come Out For Superbowl 50 Ads

A flury of ads have been unveiled ahead of Superbowl 50 featuring a host of celebrities such as William Dafoe,  Amy Schumer, Seth Rogen, Ryan Reynolds and Drake. The ads, that cost around $4.5 million each to air during the game based on last year's data, are some of the most lucrative in the...

Matt LeBlanc To Be A Top Gear Presenter

The BBC has confirmed that Friends actor Matt LeBlanc will join Chris Evans as a Top Gear presenter. LeBlanc appeared on the show in May 2012 when he set an as-yet unbeaten lap time of 1m 42.1s in the Kia cee’d, saying the trick to getting round fast is to just...

The Bernie Sanders Iowa Speech

"It is too late for establishment politics and establishment economics", Bernie Sanders told an energetic crowd following a miraculous Iowa caucuses. Last spring Sanders was down by 42 points in a national poll. On Monday evening, he came close to drawing with long-term favourite and political heavyweight Hillary Clinton. “You guys ready for a...

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