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.

Win: Tickets To The Premiere OF Kicking Off

The Beautiful Game is about to get a whole lot uglier in the hilarious Kicking Off, in cinemas from April 21st and on DVD and on demand from April 25th. Despite a nightmare of a season so far, loyal fans Wigsy (Warren Brown – TV’s Luther, Inside Man) and Cliff...

Pushed Pork: The Viral Campaign That Never Was

The hipster had it coming. After a decade of beards, tattoos, check shirts, retro glasses and fixed-wheel bikes they became victim of their own subculture as a symbol of gentrifying neighbourhoods. Cocktails in jam jars stopped being cool. Sandwiches served in flat caps just pissed people off and craft beer became a loose translation for...

Watch: How Much Does Britain Pay The EU?

Claims and counter-claims about how much it costs the UK to belong to the European Union have been rife in the run-up to the referendum in June, with both sides of the debate cherry-picking the statistics that support their side of the argument. To clear the debate up, The UK in...

England Cricketer James Taylor Forced To Retire At 26

England and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire at 26 years-old due to a serious heart condition. The sad news was revealed by the England Cricket Board today ahead of the 2016/17 counties season. Taylor withdrew from last week’s fixture against Cambridge MCCU with what was believed to...

Watch: Dennis Skinner Kicked Out Of Commons For Cameron Jibe

Labour MP Dennis Skinner was kicked out of the House of Commons this afternoon for calling David Cameron "dodgy Dave". Speaker John Bercow asked Skinner to withdraw his use of the term "dodgy", but the MP remained resolute. Pointing at the Prime Minister, he said: "This man has done more to...

Boris Johnson Earned Almost Ten Times As Much As Corbyn in 2014-15

The tax returns of Britain's leading politicians, made public following the Panama Papers leak, has revealed the Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip Boris Johnson earned almost ten times as much as Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. Personal taxation forms of David Cameron, George Osborne, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have...

Junior Doctor Suicide Note Included Reference To Jeremy Hunt

A suicide note found in the car of Junior Doctor Rose Polge included a reference to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, the authorities have revealed. A woman's body was recovered from the sea east of Portland Bill headland in Dorset on 1 April and police are currently working on the belief that the...

The Night Danny Willett’s Brother Broke Twitter

Danny Willett's brother almost broke Twitter last night with a series of hilarious tweets that documented the dramatic end to the 2016 Augusta Masters. The author, teacher and self proclaimed "inexperienced father" took to social media during the final stages of the tournament to spur his brother on as he...

Kevin Pietersen Contemplates South Africa Switch

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is contemplating switching allegiance to South Africa, according to recent reports. The Pietermaritzburg-born batsman will become eligible to play for the Proteas in 2018, and he says representing the country could be a consideration. “Yes, it is a thought in my head,” said Pietersen. “If it happens, it...

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