Jack Peat

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Jack Peat is a floating editor for JOE and the editor of The London Economic. His work has also appeared in VICE, The Big Issue, The Independent and HuffPost. In 2021, he authored "The Great Pie Revolt", a gastronomic guide to the Premier League and EFL.

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  • Vegans outraged after childminder dresses up as Peppa Pig and cooks bacon

    Vegans outraged after childminder dresses up as Peppa Pig and cooks bacon

    Jane McKennan got a grilling of her own on social media  A childminder who dressed up as Peppa Pig and cooked “mummy and daddy” rashers of bacon has provoked outrage on social media. Jane McKennan, 64, from Plymouth, wore a Peppa Pig suit in a video of herself frying bacon that has racked up 1.5 […]

    3 years ago

  • Warburtons and Pizza Hut join forces to create a crumpet pizza

    Warburtons and Pizza Hut join forces to create a crumpet pizza

    Name a more iconic duo…  Warburtons and Pizza Hut Delivery have joined forces to create the Cheesy Crumpet Crust Pizza – the ultimate hybrid to feed comfort food cravings as the UK heads into winter. Taking to Instagram, the baking giant shared a video of the new creation, which consists of over ten crumpets organised […]

    3 years ago

  • Praise pours in for Tom Bradby’s ‘historic’ ITV News at Ten introduction

    Praise pours in for Tom Bradby’s ‘historic’ ITV News at Ten introduction

    ‘As openings to major news bulletins go, this takes the biscuit’ Praise has poured in for Tom Brady’s opening to a historic ITV News bulletin last night. Liz Truss is battling to contain the fallout from a calamitous 24 hours for her premiership which saw a Cabinet minister resign and an open revolt in the […]

    3 years ago

  • Expert reveals how much money you should have saved by the age of 30

    Expert reveals how much money you should have saved by the age of 30

    Oh… damn With the cost-of-living crisis starting to bite, well-meaning but pretty devastating financial advice on savings is probably the last thing we all need. Waitrose has today reported that sales of spam and fish heads are up by a third as shoppers look to budget and adopt the ‘use-it-all trend’. A poll for the […]

    3 years ago

  • Tory MPs ‘physically manhandled’ into the ‘no’ lobby during night of Commons chaos

    Tory MPs ‘physically manhandled’ into the ‘no’ lobby during night of Commons chaos

    Senior Tory MP Sir Charles Walker said what took place was “inexcusable” Cabinet ministers Therese Coffey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are among a group of senior Tories accused of bullying Conservative MPs into voting against a Labour motion on fracking. Amid extraordinary scenes at Westminster, one Tory MP was “physically manhandled” into the “no” lobby to […]

    3 years ago

  • McDonald’s is adding Krispy Kreme to the menu

    McDonald’s is adding Krispy Kreme to the menu

    A match made in heaven! McDonald’s is adding Krispy Kreme doughnuts to its menus in a number of its restaurants in news which is likely to delight fans of the fast food chain. Nine locations in Louisville, Kentucky, will be selling the doughnuts as part of a test, with a wider rollout expected if the […]

    3 years ago

  • Krishnan Guru-Murthy calls Steve Baker the C word off-air

    Krishnan Guru-Murthy calls Steve Baker the C word off-air

    The broadcaster has “unreservedly apologised” for the remarks Channel 4 newscaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy has apologised “unreservedly” to Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker after swearing at him off-air. The broadcaster said the remark followed a “robust interview” with Mr Baker but it was “beneath the standards I set myself”. It comes after yet another tumultuous day […]

    3 years ago

  • Boris Johnson and Carole Baskin among most popular 2022 Halloween outfits

    Boris Johnson and Carole Baskin among most popular 2022 Halloween outfits

    Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy are among the most popular duos! Brits’ most wanted Halloween costumes for 2022 include Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Kim Kardashian. A study of 2,000 adults also discovered Will Smith, Lady Gaga and Pete Davidson are among the ‘go-to’ looks. Marvel character get-ups are also popular, including Spiderman, Dr Strange and […]

    3 years ago

  • Major cities across UK cancel bonfire nights due to cost-cutting measures

    Major cities across UK cancel bonfire nights due to cost-cutting measures

    Rising inflation and cost pressures have been blamed for the cancellations  Major cities across the UK have been forced to cancel their Bonfire Night celebrations due to cost-cutting exercises. Councils are having to tighten their belts due to rising inflation, energy and fuel costs putting “unprecedented pressure” on budgets. The exceptionally difficult situation is being made […]

    3 years ago

  • JK Rowling launches latest scathing attack over transgender reforms

    JK Rowling launches latest scathing attack over transgender reforms

    The Harry Potter author hit out at Nicola Sturgeon after branding Graham Norton an ‘Old Testament prophet’ JK Rowling has launched her latest scathing attack on transgender rights. The author, fresh from bashing Graham Norton for posting this seemingly harmless video, turned her ire towards Nicola Sturgeon, accusing the Scottish First Minister for “riding roughshod” […]

    3 years ago

  • Granddad buys niece first Blackburn Rovers season ticket… aged just 9 hours

    Granddad buys niece first Blackburn Rovers season ticket… aged just 9 hours

    Any later she might say no! A baby has become the youngest season ticket holder in the WORLD after her grandad bought her one when she was just NINE HOURS old. Georgia Wilson was born at 12.22am on September 27 and just hours after being born – she was a season ticker holder for football […]

    3 years ago

  • Commons erupts into laughter after Braverman blames ‘tofu-eaters’ for travel disruption

    Commons erupts into laughter after Braverman blames ‘tofu-eaters’ for travel disruption

    Another item in the ‘anti-growth coalition’ Vegan cheese substitute tofu has become the latest inanimate object to be added to the government’s list of ‘anti-growth coalition’ members. Debating recent road chaos in parliament, Suella Braverman let rip in a speech that provoked jeers and laughs from the opposition benches. “It’s the Labour Party, it’s the […]

    3 years ago

  • Full list of 200 MPs set to lose their seat under current polling projections

    Full list of 200 MPs set to lose their seat under current polling projections

    Matt Hancock, Priti Patel and Michael Gove are all set to be ousted, along with Boris Johnson! The polls have been less than kind to the Tories of late. With mini-Budget turmoil fresh in the minds of many voters, Labour has seen its popularity soar as people abandon Liz Truss’s party, just three years after […]

    3 years ago

  • Police remove Just Stop Oil protestors from Dartford Crossing

    Police remove Just Stop Oil protestors from Dartford Crossing

    A giant cherrypicker was deployed to bring them down Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been safely removed from the Dartford Bridge after staging a 37-hour protest. The campaigners scaled up two of the 84-metre-tall masts in the early hours of Monday morning, causing the entire bridge to be closed off. Traffic has been redirected […]

    3 years ago

  • Mark Drakeford absolutely loses it with Tory rival in Senedd in rare angry outburst

    Mark Drakeford absolutely loses it with Tory rival in Senedd in rare angry outburst

    ‘What sort of world do you belong in?’ Mark Drakeford struggled to keep his cool in the Senedd after he was challenged on the health service by Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies. Drakeford raised his voice and pointed his finger at Davies as he referred to the “mess” the Tories had made of budgets and […]

    3 years ago

  • Tenants spooked by horny ghosts who ‘talk dirty to them’

    Tenants spooked by horny ghosts who ‘talk dirty to them’

    The landlady didn’t believe the complaints until one leered at her in the shower A landlady says horny ghosts are chasing tenants out of one of her properties. Speaking to WFAA, Linda Hill said the longest tenant to ever occupy her property on Denton Street, Gainesville, Texas, only managed to stay there for six months […]

    3 years ago

  • This is the age we give up on trying to be ‘trendy’ – according to research

    This is the age we give up on trying to be ‘trendy’ – according to research

    It also emerged 45 per cent experience ‘FIS’ – fashion imposter syndrome Brits give up trying to be ‘trendy’ at 35 – the same age as Drake and Blake Lively. A poll of 2,000 adults found 37 per cent feel overwhelmed by the volume of trends sweeping the fashion pages and social media feeds. And […]

    3 years ago

  • This personality test will tell you what side hustle you should pursue

    This personality test will tell you what side hustle you should pursue

    It only takes 90 seconds to find out! Fancy yourself as the next Zuckerberg, Musk, or Sugar? Take this personality test to discover what type of income boosting business or side-hustle you’d be best suited to start-up. Developed with insights from a leading careers expert, the test reveals what kind of company you have the […]

    3 years ago

  • Sausage brand releases ‘eggchup’ and ‘beanchup’ to go in their sarnies

    Sausage brand releases ‘eggchup’ and ‘beanchup’ to go in their sarnies

    By Heck – it’s a full English in a bap! The World’s first baked bean ketchup has been unveiled. In a move that could divide breakfast tables, the first baked bean ketchup has been created, as well as one made with eggs – dubbed ‘eggchup’. The baked bean ketchup is a blend of haricot beans, […]

    3 years ago

  • Record-breaking temps ‘a watershed moment’ for climate change awareness

    Record-breaking temps ‘a watershed moment’ for climate change awareness

    More than three-quarters believe the government should do more  This summer’s record-breaking temperatures were a watershed moment for Brit’s awareness of climate change – and three quarters want to see the government take more action. A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent believe the new government should do even more than their predecessors […]

    3 years ago

  • Quiz: How resourceful are you when it comes to food waste?

    Quiz: How resourceful are you when it comes to food waste?

    It comes as new research finds the average adult bins £405-worth of food every year A new quiz designed to test food waste resourcefulness has been created after research found Brits are throwing away £21 billion worth of food a year A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent have purchased food items well […]

    3 years ago

  • M People furious after Liz Truss walks out to their tune

    M People furious after Liz Truss walks out to their tune

    ‘I don’t want my song being a soundtrack to lies’ Liz Truss has capped off a turbulent Conservative Party Conference by promising to “stay the course” and pursue growth at all costs. The Prime Minister has spent the last few weeks battling market turmoil and division from within her own party. Yesterday, home secretary Suella Braverman doubled down […]

    3 years ago

  • Robot to speak in House of Lords debate for the first time ever

    Robot to speak in House of Lords debate for the first time ever

    Ai-Da will question whether creativity is under attack from the rise of AI  The world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist is set to make history as the first robot to speak at the House of Lords as she questions whether creativity is under attack from the rise of Artificial Intelligence and technology. Ai-Da will give a […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Right-wing’ comedian Joe Lycett unveils hilarious Liz Truss portrait

    ‘Right-wing’ comedian Joe Lycett unveils hilarious Liz Truss portrait

    IN LIZ WE TRUSS, BABY!!! “Incredibly right-wing” comedian Joe Lycett has unveiled a portrait of Liz Truss ahead of her conference speech in Birmingham. The Brummie lad revealed the artwork as the prime minister continues to battle market turmoil and division from within her own party. Yesterday, home secretary Suella Braverman doubled down on her calls for the […]

    3 years ago

  • OnlyFans mum has last laugh after getting banned from kids’ sport matches

    OnlyFans mum has last laugh after getting banned from kids’ sport matches

    Sara Blake Cheek is now a millionaire making a name for herself in the world of sports An OnlyFans model has had the last laugh after she was barred from her children’s sports club by uptight parents. Sara Blake Cheek, 31, and her husband, Matt Cheek, 38, started sharing explicit videos and pictures on OnlyFans […]

    3 years ago

  • More than one in ten Brits masturbate during work hours

    More than one in ten Brits masturbate during work hours

    Tbf, psychologists say masturbation can lead to more focus and higher productivity A new study has found that millions of workers could be partaking in a little bit of self-pleasure on the job. According to research by Chemist4U, which interviewed 2,000 people, more than one in ten (14 per cent) Brits have masturbated at work, […]

    3 years ago

  • Velma finally revealed to be proudly lesbian in new Scooby-Doo film

    Velma finally revealed to be proudly lesbian in new Scooby-Doo film

    Clips from the new movie have gone viral on social media Velma has finally been revealed to be officially a lesbian in the new Scooby-Doo film. Clips from the brand new movie ‘Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!’ have been making the rounds on social media, with several people sharing their delight that the popular character’s sexuality […]

    3 years ago

  • Kanye West chastised after wearing White Lives Matter T-shirt to Paris fashion week

    Kanye West chastised after wearing White Lives Matter T-shirt to Paris fashion week

    Marc Lamont Hill described the move as ‘disgusting, dangerous, and irresponsible’ Kanye West has been widely chastised after he wore a ‘White Lives Matter’ T-shirt to the Paris fashion week. The controversial singer – who formally goes by the name Ye – wore the long-sleeved top next to Candace Owens while showcasing season nine of […]

    3 years ago

  • Shell boss urges UK government to tax gas and oil companies to help poorest

    Shell boss urges UK government to tax gas and oil companies to help poorest

    High prices and market volatility is “damaging to society”, he said The chief executive of Shell has implored the government to start taxing oil and gas companies in order to protect the poorest people in society from soaring energy costs. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, Ben van Beurden said: “One way or […]

    3 years ago

  • Scientists are on the brink of developing a pill that can replicate exercise

    Scientists are on the brink of developing a pill that can replicate exercise

    Trials on mice have targetted fat-storing stem cells Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in their quest to find a pill that can replicate exercise. In news that will come as cause for celebration for many, MIT researchers have been targetting fat-storing stem cells in mice to see if they can manipulate them. They found […]

    3 years ago

  • Winter games set to be hosted in Saudi Arabia in city that doesn’t yet exist

    Winter games set to be hosted in Saudi Arabia in city that doesn’t yet exist

    A ski village at Neom will host the tournament Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2029 Asia Winter Games in a mountain resort that doesn’t even exist yet. The Gulf Arab state announced it has won a bid to host the tournament at its yet-t0-be-built Trojena development within the $500 billion flagship Neom project. […]

    3 years ago

  • Runner who sprinted to the front of London Marathon shares his finishing time

    Runner who sprinted to the front of London Marathon shares his finishing time

    His lead didn’t last long… A runner who sprinted to the front of the London Marathon has shared his finishing time after his starting line heroics. Richard Lee-Wright absolutely legged it at the start of yesterday’s event, outpacing the professional athletes to make it to the front in Greenwich. Remarking on the man’s speedy work, […]

    3 years ago

  • Petition calling for an early general election approaches 400,000 signatures

    Petition calling for an early general election approaches 400,000 signatures

    ‘This is the greatest set of challenges we have seen in our lifetimes’ A petition calling for an immediate general election following the economic fallout of the government’s mini-budget is nearing 400,000 signatures. The Conservative Party will convene in Birmingham this week for their annual conference on the back of widespread discontent with their policies. […]

    3 years ago

  • Tory donor and Rees-Mogg’s business partner quietly appointed as trade minister

    Tory donor and Rees-Mogg’s business partner quietly appointed as trade minister

    Dominic Johnson will also be given a peerage Liz Truss has quietly appointed Tory donor Dominic Johnson as Minister of State in the department of trade. The financier, who founded investment firm Somerset Capital with Jacob Rees-Mogg, has donated £338,391 to the Tories between 2006 and 2021. An announcement was subtly leaked on the government […]

    3 years ago

  • Coolio was in ‘great spirits’ at festival just days before his death

    Coolio was in ‘great spirits’ at festival just days before his death

    ‘The crowd were loving him’ Coolio was in “great spirits” during a festival performance just days before his death, according to a fan – who got a selfie with the rapper. Nathan McDougall, 46, watched a performance of Gangsta’s Paradise from backstage at Riot Fest earlier this month. He later had a brief chat with […]

    3 years ago

  • Nadine Dorries says Boris Johnson was one of the world’s ‘great leaders’

    Nadine Dorries says Boris Johnson was one of the world’s ‘great leaders’

    The former culture secretary said recent polling showed people voted for Boris – not the Conservatives Nadine Dorries says Boris Johnson was among the world’s “greatest leaders” before he was ousted as Prime Minister. In a gushing interview with the Times, the former culture secretary expressed her dismay over the recent polls by YouGov that suggested Sir […]

    3 years ago

  • Ex-cop who exposed Jimmy Savile looking to bring down ‘untouchable’ sex offender

    Ex-cop who exposed Jimmy Savile looking to bring down ‘untouchable’ sex offender

    He said the ‘floodgates will open’ when he dies The former police detective who exposed Jimmy Savile says he is working on bringing down another “very significant” and “untouchable” sex offender – ten years after the infamous DJ’s death. Mark Williams-Thomas outed Savile in his award-winning film in October 2012 which shook the entertainment industry […]

    3 years ago

  • Kwasi Kwarteng drank Champagne with hedge fund managers after mini-budget

    Kwasi Kwarteng drank Champagne with hedge fund managers after mini-budget

    The guests allegedly congratulated the chancellor and told him to ‘double down’ Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly quaffed Champagne with hedge fund managers after delivering his disastrous mini-budget last week. The Chancellor has come under fire after his tax-cutting policies sent markets into a downward spiral, pushed the pound to record lows and threatened the liquidity of […]

    3 years ago

  • Hundreds killed after riot breaks out at football match

    Hundreds killed after riot breaks out at football match

    The latest estimates suggest there are at least 174 fatalities Hundreds of people have been killed after a riot broke out at a football match in Indonesia. Fans took to the pitch at a stadium in East Java during a game between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya. Trouble started after Persebaya Surabaya won 3-2 – and according […]

    3 years ago