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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  • How aggro-rithms gave rise to the ‘manosphere’

    How aggro-rithms gave rise to the ‘manosphere’

    Toxic masculinity has been turned into social media currency Andrew Tate is a misogynist. He says women belong in the home, can’t drive, and are a man’s property. He also thinks rape victims must “bear responsibility” for their attacks and dates women aged 18–19 because he can “make an imprint” on them. These aren’t beliefs […]

    2 years ago

  • People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    Wait, what! Experts have lifted the lid on one of the most common food misconceptions you are likely to find in the meat-eating world. The presence of red liquid in rare steak can be pretty off-putting for most people, but most connoisseurs generally agree that it is the best way to eat it. Speaking to […]

    2 years ago

  • Best and worst Wetherspoons toilets in the UK ranked

    Best and worst Wetherspoons toilets in the UK ranked

    Is your local on this? They say there are three certainties in life; death, taxes, and the universal assurance that no matter what Wetherspoons you might find yourself in, you’ll be gasping for air by the time you reach the toilets. Spoons – run by Sir Tim Martin, who was recently knighted for his services […]

    2 years ago

  • Domino’s bring out ‘Heat Suit’ made out of pizza delivery bags

    Domino’s bring out ‘Heat Suit’ made out of pizza delivery bags

    Temperatures have plunged to -14°c in parts of the country this week Britain has been hit with sub-zero temperatures this week as an Artic Blast smothered vast parts of the country. Meteorologists have warned that the country is in the cross-over of two weather fronts going into the weekend, with powerful winds from the north […]

    2 years ago

  • XL Bully owners are wearing muzzles in solidarity with their dogs

    XL Bully owners are wearing muzzles in solidarity with their dogs

    2024 is off to a good start… Pictures of XL Bully owners wearing muzzles in solidarity with their dogs have been making the rounds on social media. New government legislation which came into force on Sunday makes it a legal requirement for all XL Bully dogs to be kept on a lead and muzzled when […]

    2 years ago

  • Burglars in £1 million raid of Jack Grealish’s Cheshire mansion

    Burglars in £1 million raid of Jack Grealish’s Cheshire mansion

    The thieves made off with jewellery and watches on Wednesday evening Burglars broke into Jack Grealish’s Cheshire mansion on Wednesday evening as the Man City star was playing on Merseyside. Reports in The Sun newspaper suggest an alarm was raised and an emergency response was launched with a helicopter, police dogs and a number of […]

    2 years ago

  • Elle Brooke shutting Piers Morgan down is simply the best response of 2023

    Elle Brooke shutting Piers Morgan down is simply the best response of 2023

    The OnlyFans star was asked what her kids would make of her videos  Piers Morgan was given a response for the ages after he put OnlyFans influencer Elle Brooke under the spotlight over her career choices. Brooke, who is reported to be worth around £2 million and has a serious penchant for sports cars, appeared […]

    2 years ago

  • People can’t get their heads around how Edinburgh is further west than Bristol

    People can’t get their heads around how Edinburgh is further west than Bristol

    But it’s on the east coast of Scotland! People are being left completely dumbfounded by a map that proves Edinburgh is further west than Bristol. The Scottish capital, which is located on Scotland’s EAST coast, still sits further west than the west country of England in a geographical riddle that has to be seen to […]

    2 years ago

  • Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin set to be knighted

    Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin set to be knighted

    Arise, Sir King of the Cheap Pints Wetherspoon pub boss and Brexit campaigner Tim Martin is reportedly set to receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. The 68-year-old will be recognised for his services to business, the MailOnline has reported. It comes after a campaign from business secretary Kemi Badenoch, who has reportedly been arguing […]

    2 years ago

  • People are just realising that all curry house dishes come from the same sauce

    People are just realising that all curry house dishes come from the same sauce

    From korma to vindaloo, they all start out the same way Curry lovers are being confronted with a painful truth about their favourite cuisine after realising that the vast majority of dishes on the menu in a curry house originate from the same base sauce. If you’ve ever wondered why homemade curries never taste quite […]

    2 years ago

  • Lionesses reaching World Cup final crowned most memorable sporting moment of 2023

    Lionesses reaching World Cup final crowned most memorable sporting moment of 2023

    It trumped Man City’s treble, Frankie Dettori’s winning final run and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s UK Championship victory The most memorable sporting moments of 2023 have been revealed – and the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final is number one. Despite a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain, a poll of 2,000 sports fans voted the performance of […]

    2 years ago

  • People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    People are only just realising that the red juice in rare steak isn’t blood

    Wait, what! Experts have lifted the lid on one of the most common food misconceptions you are likely to find in the meat-eating world. The presence of red liquid in rare steak can be pretty off-putting for most people, but most connoisseurs generally agree that it is the best way to eat it. Speaking to […]

    2 years ago

  • The 2023 quiz of the year

    The 2023 quiz of the year

    How much attention were you paying to world events this year? Test your knowledge of the best stories of 2023 with this topical quiz – with questions covering the Rugby World Cup, the Barbie movie, the new song by The Beatles, and more. It’s been another eventful year in the world of news – with […]

    2 years ago

  • Guinness launch new boots that leave ‘foot pints’ in the snow

    Guinness launch new boots that leave ‘foot pints’ in the snow

    This is genius! Guinness – the undisputed king of marketing – has knocked it out of the park again with the launch of new winter boots that leave ‘foot pints’ in the snow. As anyone who has ever visited the Guinness Storehouse will attest, the Dublin brewers have certainly developed a knack for selling their […]

    2 years ago

  • Film described as the ‘Rambo of fighting Nazis’ is getting rave reviews

    Film described as the ‘Rambo of fighting Nazis’ is getting rave reviews

    It’s ‘no filler, all killer’ A film that has been described as a cross between John Wick and Rambo is now been shown on several screening platforms to rave reviews. Sisu captures the story of a solitary gold miner who crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide […]

    2 years ago

  • Expert mixologist creates cocktails using Stilton cheese

    Expert mixologist creates cocktails using Stilton cheese

    Sounds… horrible Raise a glass and say cheers – or is it cheese? An expert mixologist has crafted four unusual new cocktail recipes featuring Stilton cheese. TV presenter and drinks writer Aidy Smith is encouraging the nation to be braver with festive tipples and has updated the Martini, Old-Fashioned, Gin Sour and Bloody Mary with […]

    2 years ago

  • One of the greatest Xmas films of all time has been given a dedicated TV channel

    One of the greatest Xmas films of all time has been given a dedicated TV channel

    It will play on a loop, 24 hours a day It’s A Wonderful Life has been given its own dedicated channel. Widely considered one of the greatest Christmas films of all time, the classic tells the magical tale of an angel visiting a frustrated businessman on Christmas Eve, showing him how his kindness has transformed […]

    2 years ago

  • Record-breaking hot weather set to hit UK this weekend

    Record-breaking hot weather set to hit UK this weekend

    Cold and wet weather is set to give way to some unseasonably warm temperatures Britain is set to bask in hot weather this weekend as a dreary winter cold snap gives way to some unseasonably warm temperatures. Successive storms have battered UK shores over the last few weeks, making the short and dark days even […]

    2 years ago

  • British men to be first in world to try new male contraceptive pill

    British men to be first in world to try new male contraceptive pill

    Volunteers are being recruited to test its effectiveness A group of British blokes are set to become the first in the world to test a new male contraceptive pill that could see the tables turned once and for all. The new daily pill prevents sperm production by blocking access to vitamin A, which is the bit […]

    2 years ago

  • Brits consumed enough Garlic & Herb Dip to fill 17 Olympic-size swimming pools in 2023

    Brits consumed enough Garlic & Herb Dip to fill 17 Olympic-size swimming pools in 2023

    Domino’s has released its Taste of the Nation report – and it contains some pretty shocking findings Britain is officially a nation of dip fanatics, according to the latest Taste of the Nation report from Domino’s, which details just how much Garlic & Herb the nation has just collectively put away in a year. According […]

    2 years ago

  • Deliveroo launch limited-edition sprout sandwich for Christmas

    Deliveroo launch limited-edition sprout sandwich for Christmas

    The posh butty took over three months to develop Deliveroo has launched a sprout sandwich for Christmas, with a limited number being sold for just 99p from the delivery app’s so-called ‘super kitchens’. The on-brand green ‘Christmas Sproutwich’ consists of six different sprout-infused ingredients: a green artisan sprout-infused focaccia spread with lashings of garlicky lemon […]

    2 years ago

  • Hotel chain introduces breakfast plates with a ‘bean barrier’

    Hotel chain introduces breakfast plates with a ‘bean barrier’

    It’s the classic Alan Partridge dilemma A hotel chain has unveiled the ultimate English breakfast ‘forktress’ – to stop food items touching each other on the plate. Premier Inn created the ‘bean barrier’ concept after research revealed how a fifth of diners (like the esteemed fry-up aficionado Alan Partridge) dislike runny elements of the dish […]

    2 years ago

  • Eau de Hull? Lidl launches new deodorant range inspired by UK towns and cities 

    Eau de Hull? Lidl launches new deodorant range inspired by UK towns and cities 

    The Barry scent has the ‘versatility of an omelette’, while Hull promises a ‘smooth industrial ambience’ A new range of body sprays has been launched by Lidl that have been inspired by towns and cities across the UK. Novelty four-packs of sprays will include scents that capture edgy parts of south London, the industrial north and […]

    2 years ago

  • Domino’s announces major menu shake-up with three new flavours of fries

    Domino’s announces major menu shake-up with three new flavours of fries

    The ‘fries revolution’ will combine the most-loved pizza toppings Domino’s fries are about to step up a notch after the popular pizza chain announced it will be combining them with their most-loved toppings. Three new flavours of Loaded Fries will be making their way onto menus across the country following the successful roll-out of the […]

    2 years ago

  • Celebrations boxes will have Bounty chocolate worth £25,000 this Christmas

    Celebrations boxes will have Bounty chocolate worth £25,000 this Christmas

    Other cash prizes of £10,000 are also hidden A nine-carat gold Bounty bar has been created – valued at a jaw dropping £25,000. The solid gold bar is 10cm long and 4cm wide; the same size as a full size bar out of its wrapper. It weighs a whopping 1kg and is expected to only […]

    2 years ago

  • Gold Bounty worth £25k up for grabs in Celebrations tubs this year

    Gold Bounty worth £25k up for grabs in Celebrations tubs this year

    Other cash prizes of £10,000 are also hidden A nine-carat gold Bounty bar has been created – valued at a jaw dropping £25,000. The solid gold bar is 10cm long and 4cm wide; the same size as a full size bar out of its wrapper. It weighs a whopping 1kg and is expected to only […]

    2 years ago

  • First-ever house party shop opens in East London

    First-ever house party shop opens in East London

    New research suggests Brits are hosting more house parties to save money A corner shop dedicated solely to providing house party pieces has opened up in London’s Shoreditch amid a surge in popularity for staying at home. A poll of 2,000 adults aged 18 to 45 found 75 per cent have attended or arranged a […]

    2 years ago

  • I’m A Celebrity viewing figures fall off a cliff as viewers boycott show

    I’m A Celebrity viewing figures fall off a cliff as viewers boycott show

    It has been reported that Farage has bagged £1.5 million for appearing on the show The first episode of the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! had more than two million fewer viewers than last year. An average of seven million viewers watched the return of the show on Sunday […]

    2 years ago

  • Hotel chain infuse Full English flavours into breakfast waffles

    Hotel chain infuse Full English flavours into breakfast waffles

    This is someone’s dream The dilemma over what to have for breakfast has been solved – with a Full English waffle. Known as the ‘British Breakfast Waffle Trio’ and endorsed by food personality What Willy Cook, the traditionally-sweet favourite has been infused with flavours of the classic Full English, with a range of batters including […]

    2 years ago

  • Expert reveals how to beat the afternoon slump

    Expert reveals how to beat the afternoon slump

    One of these 10 hacks is guaranteed to work An expert has revealed how to beat the afternoon slump, including chewing gum, having a ginger shot – and watching cute cat videos. Nutritionist and mental health advocate Rosie Millen has revealed the top 10 hacks to get yourself out of the energy lull, which also […]

    2 years ago

  • Kids want cameras in footballs and AI referees in the future, according to study

    Kids want cameras in footballs and AI referees in the future, according to study

    As if VAR wasn’t controversial enough! The days of footballers hounding referees over on-field decisions could soon be a thing of the past if the kids of the future get their way. A new study has ranked AI referees as one of the tech developments children want to see in sport, as well as cameras […]

    2 years ago

  • KFC ditches Deliveroo and sends a final ‘cluck you’

    KFC ditches Deliveroo and sends a final ‘cluck you’

    The chicken chain has waved a finger-lickin’ good-bye to Deliveroo KFC sent a final ‘cluck you’ to Deliveroo after announcing it will no longer be using the delivery outfit to fulfil orders. The Colonel is reported to be chasing ‘better commercials’ as it moved to focus its efforts on Uber Eats and Just Eat, which […]

    2 years ago

  • Amazon could have finally found a solution to its huge box problem

    Amazon could have finally found a solution to its huge box problem

    Sick of receiving a toothbrush in a cereal box-sized package? Amazon reckon they’ve found a fix Amazon is trialling a new packing machine which builds paper bags around individual items – to drastically cut down on packaging. The retail giant has developed a more weather-resistant paper which stretches and can be heat-sealed like plastic, without […]

    2 years ago

  • Curry map shows which regions can handle their spice

    Curry map shows which regions can handle their spice

    Yorkshire is the korma capital, while Londoners eat vindaloo by the bucketload Yorkshire folk are the biggest softies in Britain – when it comes to handling spicy food, according to a study. Just 56 per cent of those from God’s Own Country claim to be able to tolerate heat – the lowest percentage in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Judges ordered not to jail burglars and rapists because prisons are full

    Judges ordered not to jail burglars and rapists because prisons are full

    There are suggestions the UK could rent prison space from other countries Rapists, burglars and other criminals will be spared jail from next week after judges were told that the country’s prisons are literally full. The UK’s prison population has reached breaking point following the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest figures, there are now […]

    2 years ago

  • Ginsters are on the lookout for a ‘pasty farmer’

    Ginsters are on the lookout for a ‘pasty farmer’

    Someone’s perfect job awaits! Are you outstanding in your field? If so, you could put yourself to the test in the unique role of a ‘pasty farmer’. Ginsters is looking for someone to take on some unusual paid work experience, with responsibilities including looking after the locally-sourced potatoes and onions that go into its pasties. […]

    2 years ago

  • Driving theory test pass rates drop to lowest level in 15 years

    Driving theory test pass rates drop to lowest level in 15 years

    There’s a huge disparity between the success rate across regions Driving theory test pass rates are the lowest they have been in 15 years, according to data released by the DVSA. The pass rate now stands at just 44.2 per cent, compared to 65.4 per cent back in 2007/8. And there is a huge disparity […]

    2 years ago

  • One in 10 Brits never share their food

    One in 10 Brits never share their food

    16 per cent say they have had to step in physically to stop a person stealing the food More than one in 10 Brits never share their food – and consider pals who plate-pinch one of life’s biggest bugbears. A poll of 2,000 adults also found 49 per cent are most annoyed when people steal […]

    2 years ago

  • The formula for the perfect fish finger sandwich has been revealed

    The formula for the perfect fish finger sandwich has been revealed

    That’s science… The formula for the perfect fish finger sandwich has been revealed – it’s made with four fish fingers, ‘real’ butter, two slices of white bread, ketchup, and cut sideways.  A poll of 2,000 adults who eat fish finger sandwiches found 42 per cent said it was their sandwich of choice.  According to those […]

    2 years ago

  • Bald men can now invoice their granddads for a hair transplant

    Bald men can now invoice their granddads for a hair transplant

    It’s his fault after all!  Blokes needing a hair transplant can now invoice their Grandad for the procedure in recognition of the fact that it is their fault after all. A new service has been launched offering balding men the opportunity to get their elderly relatives to foot the bill should they decide to give their […]

    2 years ago

  • Revealed: The best day to book flights that could slash fares by a quarter

    Revealed: The best day to book flights that could slash fares by a quarter

    This is good to know! Flights booked on a Sunday are up to 23 per cent cheaper than those booked on a Friday, according to a report. The sweet spot for cheap travel is booking 112-132 days in advance, but buying six months ahead will be just as expensive as leaving it to the last […]

    2 years ago