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.

Real wages fall yet again

GMB has called for action after new statistics show average wages have fallen once again. According to ONS figures, the value of earnings fell by 0.5 per cent in the three months to June. They previously fell 0.6 per cent in the three months prior to that. GMB calls on...

Incredible photos of kingfisher catching its prey

This is the stunning moment a kingfisher majestically catches its prey in one swift dive. Wildlife photographer Roger Coan captured the perfect shot as the brightly coloured bird pierced the water in the hunt for its next meal. The kingfisher waited for the perfect moment before diving into the river...

These glass blocks allow buildings to generate their own power

New glass blocks that convert the sun’s energy into electricity could soon be used to build houses thanks to innovative new technology. Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter are developing a pioneering new technique that could accelerate the widespread introduction of net-zero energy buildings through the latest Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)....

Wine of the week: Masi, Toar

If there were superheroes of the wine world, Masi's Tour would undoubtedly be one of them. Considered “the Valpolicella of tomorrow” this is intense and full-bodied wine would fill out a muscle chest Superman outfit with ease. It's name, which derives from the volcanic rocks of its vineyards of origin,...

BP plan to use coral-killing chemical near giant coral reef

Oil giant BP will use a coral-killing chemical in the event of an oil spill near a unique coral reef in the mouth of the Amazon river. The company is planning to drill in the region in from this time next year, but according to an environmental impact assessment (EIA) unearthed by...

Train derails at works-hit Waterloo Station

London was thrown into commuter chaos this morning after a train derailed at Waterloo station - which is currently undergoing massive engineering works. Passengers have be told to completely avoid London after the train partially derailed because of a ‘operational incident’, South West Trains said. London Ambulance Service paramedics checked...

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