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.
Street Cat Bob tributes pour in from fans all over the world
James Bowen and Street Cat Bob
Film

Street Cat Bob tributes pour in from fans all over the world

The Pope has been popping up in art as a homeless man on the streets of Milan
Pope AleXsandro Palombo
Art

The Pope has been popping up in art as a homeless man on the streets of Milan

Nicola Sturgeon pledges extra £12m to extend free school meals over summer
Politics

Nicola Sturgeon pledges extra £12m to extend free school meals over summer

Marcus Rashford forces Government to u-turn on food vouchers
Rashford hero food poverty
Politics

Marcus Rashford forces Government to u-turn on food vouchers

1,000 prisoners released on to the streets during Covid-19 pandemic
Woman in prison
News

1,000 prisoners released on to the streets during Covid-19 pandemic

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford calls for food voucher scheme u-turn
Rashford hero food poverty
Activism

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford calls for food voucher scheme u-turn

Much-loved 'happy, cheerful' Falmouth vendor Eric Cullen has died
Eric Cullen vendor
News

Much-loved 'happy, cheerful' Falmouth vendor Eric Cullen has died

School’s in for Plymouth vendor Clive during Covid-19 lockdown
Clive Plymouth
News

School’s in for Plymouth vendor Clive during Covid-19 lockdown

'No return to normal' on homelessness as London councils spend extra £50m
Homeless man on bench
Housing

'No return to normal' on homelessness as London councils spend extra £50m

Brits already feeling £6bn ‘personal debt tsunami’ thanks to Covid-19
Debt
Money

Brits already feeling £6bn ‘personal debt tsunami’ thanks to Covid-19

Charities share £6m pot to boost efforts to end rough sleeping
homelessness and Rough sleeping Alexander Baxevanis
Housing

Charities share £6m pot to boost efforts to end rough sleeping

Eviction ban extended until end of August to protect renters hit by Covid-19
Housing

Eviction ban extended until end of August to protect renters hit by Covid-19