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.

EgyptAir Airliner Hijacked

An EgyptAir airliner has been hijacked by a man claiming to be wearing an explosives belt. According to local sources Flight MS181, an Airbus A320 carrying 81 passengers from Alexandria to Cairo, was hijacked and forced to divert to Larnaca airport in Cyprus. BREAKING Airbus A320-20 flight #MS181 from Cairo has...

George Groves and Martin Murray: The Nearly Men

By Jordan Seward Every boxer who steps into the ring be it a professional or amateur one wants to reach the pinnacle of the sport by becoming the champion of the world. That’s the dream that every boxer shares. Boxing can be such a cruel, unforgiving and unrewarding sport for so...

Looking For An Organic Salon?

Glasshouse Salon is a new and exciting salon tucked away in East London’s trendy Broadway Market and London Fields. Unlike most hair salons - who use products tested on animals and packed with harmful chemicals - GlassHouse Salon prides itself on its organic and ethical products. The vast majority of...

New Zealanders Vote To Keep Union Jack

New Zealanders have voted to keep the Union Jack in their flag, with preliminary results showing 57 per cent of voters want to keep the Union flag-centred emblem. Only 43 per cent voted in favour of the new proposed design by Kyle Lockwood featuring a silver fern. Deputy prime minister Bill English...

Vegetarian Corbyn Presents Award at Kebab Ceremony

Life-long vegetarian Jeremy Corbyn turned up to the fourth annual British Kebab Awards last night to present the award for Outstanding Contribution to the British kebab industry. Corby, who also doesn't drink, took to the podium to jokingly promote his takeaway of choice - "a good falafel". He said: “Vegetarian aficionado...

Average British Child Now Received £5k In Pocket Money

New research has revealed that the average British child now receives over £5,000 in pocket money over the course of their childhood for helping out with spring cleaning chores. The study of parents with children aged 3 to 16 found 60 per cent tempt their money-savvy kids with financial gain if they help...

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Brits Only Panic When They’re Over £45,000 In Debt

New research has revealed Brits don't panic about debt until they're over £45,000 in the red. A study into the financial behaviour of 2,000 adults found that 37 per cent say if they can’t afford to buy something, they usually find a way of getting it anyway, either by sticking the balance...

What Is Happening To Our Historic Parks?

In 1925, Maria de Rothschild sold the 200 acre Gunnersbury estate to Ealing Borough Council and Acton Borough Council as a permanent memorial for her husband Leopold under the condition that it was only to be used for leisure and not for housing. When the park was opened, Neville Chamberlain...

A copy of the last print edition of the Independent on Sunday newspaper. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday March 19, 2016. The paper's final front page features a poster background of the darkened skyline of Shanghai in China with the headline Lights Out. See PA story MEDIA Independent. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

Lights Out For The Independent On Sunday In Print

The Independent on Sunday ran its final print edition today featuring a poignant picture of Shanghai during Earth Hour. Landmarks across the World including The Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, The Shard and The Ritz hotel in London tuned off their lights for an hour between 8.30pm and 9.30pm local time on Saturday....

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