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.

Cameron Lets Out Cheery Hum After Handing Reins To May

David Cameron let out a cheery hum after handing the reins to Theresa May in a press conference outside number 10 Downing Street. The PM formally announced that May would take over as PM following his final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. Clearly worn out by the events of the...

Fertitta Brothers Sell UFC for $4bn After Buying For $2m

Brothers Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta have sold the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for $4 billion after buying it for $2m in 2001. Talent agency WME-IMG confirmed its purchase of the mixed martial arts promotional company, which calls itself the fastest-growing sports organisation in the world. The UFC produces more than 40 live events...

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The Big Red Feels The Heat Over Sexist Merchandise

A social media campaign to get The Big Red to remove sexist merchandise has gained traction after a punter posted a picture of a t-shirt with the slogan "Getting fat birds fingered since 2003". The US-style rock bar is renowned amongst the rock/metal crowd in London, but faced backlash after journalist Paisley...

May Set To Become PM As Leadsom Quits Campaign

Theresa May is set to become the next Prime Minister of Britain after Andrea Leadsom quit the campaign. Leadsom became the third successive 'Leave' campaigner to leave the race for PM, leaving a Remainer to take the reigns. In a statement she noted that May has the support of more than...

Cameron And Kate Levitate

David Cameron and Kate Middleton have both been spotted levitating in pictures today. The Prime Minister was spotted pulling the gravity-defying trick outside Downing Street earlier today, while the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted next to Prince William and Harry floating above a gravel path. Spooky! Cameron  I knew he was a...

Remaining Positive In Uncertain Times

"We live in interesting times", Big Issue Editor Paul McNamee wrote ahead of this week's magazine celebrating all the active things that people are doing to have a positive effect in their community. In uncertain times it is hard to remain positive about the future of Britain. But while the geopolitical situation...

The Man Who Fell to Earth Gets 4k Restoration

Cult classic The Man Who Fell to Earth is set to get a 4k restoration to mark its 40th anniversary. The restoration is based on a 4K scan of the original camera negative, followed by a full 4K workflow, with the approval of cinematographer Anthony Richmond. Featuring a startling and era defining...

Must Watch: Robin Cook Preempting The Chilcot Enquiry In 2003!

Robin Cook preempted the findings of the Chilcot inquiry more than 13 years ago in his 2003 resignation speech. Tony Blair's first foreign secretary echoed many of the findings of the report released by Sir John Chilcot yesterday. Cook said he "cannot support a war without international agreement or domestic...

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