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.

“Boycott Byron” Goes Viral Following Immigration Trap

Hashtag #boycottbyron has gone viral after the popular burger chain was accused of laying an immigration trap for its workers. Dozens of workers at Byron Burger were arrested in an "intelligence led" raid by immigration officials last night after staff were lured into thinking they were attending a training day. Workers from...

Barack Obama’s Half-Brother Backs Donald Trump

Barack Obama's half-brother Malik has backed Donald Trump in the upcoming US Presidential election. The Kenyan pronounced to the BBC World Service "My name is Malik and I will be voting for Mr Donald Trump," in an interview where he backed the outspoken Republican candidate because he came across as a "straightforward...

Sarah Champion Asks Corbyn For Her Job Back

Labour politician and MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion has asked Jeremy Corbyn for her job back after resigning at the end of June. Champion was part of the Labour coup which failed to overturn the leader at the end of June, and she now appears to have gone back cap in hand to...

Women In Sport: Why Aren’t We Encouraging Participation?

With the 2016 Olympics less than two weeks away it is disheartening to hear news that female participation in sport still doesn't match that of the opposite sex. The 2012 London Olympics were such a triumph for Britain's female athletes, with first ever golds in rowing, stunning performances in cycling and...

Mighty White is Brown Bread

Traditional staple foods such as white bread and pasta are disappearing off the Great British menu as people opt for trendy alternatives such as quinoa and flatbreads. New research by Lurpak found a third of Brits say their dietary essentials have changed in recent times, with sweet potatoes, cous cous and pitta bread...

British Athletes Use VR To Train For Olympics

British athletes are training using 360° and 3D simulations of course layouts ahead of major competitions. Digital headset technologies are being used to integrate 3D video in new ways, aimed at providing a real benefit to a wide variety of summer sports including sailing, canoe slalom and triathlon and potentially...

Watch: Freerunners Run Wild Aboard A Docked DFDS Ship

World-class freerunners Ryan Doyle and Will Sutton were let loose aboard a docked DFDS ship last Friday. The pair had the run of the vessel while it was moored at Newcastle and performed a variety of stunts and tricks gliding through passenger restaurants, accommodation and vast outdodeck spaces. A video of the stunt has...

Funds Set Up Offering £25 To Help People Vote For Corbyn

Several new funds have been set up offering to pay the £25 charge in exchange for a vote for Jeremy Corbyn in the upcoming Labour elections. Political commentator Guido Fawkes revealed that the groups have been set up just days after Labour shut down a Just Giving page doing the same...

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