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Liam Geraghty
Liam has written for The Big Issue since 2017, originally starting out as a Junior Writer/Sub-Editor before working up the ranks to become Senior Reporter in 2019 and Deputy Digital Editor (News) in 2023. That role sees him take charge of news and investigations relating to housing, homelessness and social issues. He also helps Big Issue vendors tell their story.
We’re helping Big Issue vendor Jacques through isolation with books and arts
Vendor CREDIT: Kumar Sriskandan / Alamy Stock Photo
News

We’re helping Big Issue vendor Jacques through isolation with books and arts

Action Homeless receives £300k grant to kick-off Housing First in Leicester
Housing

Action Homeless receives £300k grant to kick-off Housing First in Leicester

Sean has rediscovered his love of cooking after we bought him pots and pans
Vendor CREDIT: Kumar Sriskandan / Alamy Stock Photo
News

Sean has rediscovered his love of cooking after we bought him pots and pans

We bought Richie a freezer after he lost £200 of food when his old one failed
Richie Lincoln
News

We bought Richie a freezer after he lost £200 of food when his old one failed

Popular Big Issue vendor Kris says he's lucky to have London hotel spot
Kris Dove Stay Alert
News

Popular Big Issue vendor Kris says he's lucky to have London hotel spot

Welsh Government unveil new £20m funding to halt rough sleeping return
homeless deaths
Housing

Welsh Government unveil new £20m funding to halt rough sleeping return

StreetVet’s plans to make hostels more pet friendly are up for an award
StreetVet
Housing

StreetVet’s plans to make hostels more pet friendly are up for an award

Government pledges to make 6,000 homes available for rough sleepers
Housing

Government pledges to make 6,000 homes available for rough sleepers

Dizzee Rascal serves meals as food insecurity skyrockets by 250%
Dizzee Rascal Mayor's Fund for London
Activism

Dizzee Rascal serves meals as food insecurity skyrockets by 250%

Government must not lose ‘golden opportunity to end rough sleeping’
rough sleeping
Housing

Government must not lose ‘golden opportunity to end rough sleeping’

Scottish charities join forces for ‘triple-lock’ to end rough sleeping
homelessness and Rough sleeping Alexander Baxevanis
Housing

Scottish charities join forces for ‘triple-lock’ to end rough sleeping

Popular vendor Jane can't wait to be a “local landmark” on her pitch again
News

Popular vendor Jane can't wait to be a “local landmark” on her pitch again

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