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.
The poorest communities are losing cash machines at the fastest rate
News

The poorest communities are losing cash machines at the fastest rate

“Sobering” problem debt stats should be “wake-up call” for government
Woman and child_money debt
Money

“Sobering” problem debt stats should be “wake-up call” for government

You can tell MSPs your thoughts on free period products right now
Social Justice

You can tell MSPs your thoughts on free period products right now

The 50 cities taking part in the World’s Big Sleep Out have been revealed
World's Biggest Sleep Out TBIF
Housing

The 50 cities taking part in the World’s Big Sleep Out have been revealed

Our holiday hunger petition has passed 500 signatures
Holiday hunger Getty
Activism

Our holiday hunger petition has passed 500 signatures

This Welsh play wants to delve into the origins of knife crime
Company of Sirens Creature
Culture

This Welsh play wants to delve into the origins of knife crime

The Lib Dems have vowed to end rough sleeping within five years
Politics

The Lib Dems have vowed to end rough sleeping within five years

Success has been on the cards for The Big Issue’s cashless revolution
Hugh izettle
News

Success has been on the cards for The Big Issue’s cashless revolution

The number of homeless households in England is up 10 per cent in a year
homelessness and rough sleeping
Housing

The number of homeless households in England is up 10 per cent in a year

Michael Sheen has put his hand in his pockets for Welsh football again
Michael Sheen Jennifer Gattrell
News

Michael Sheen has put his hand in his pockets for Welsh football again

Yellowhammer food price rises are “stark” for the poor
Darren Staples/Getty Images
Politics

Yellowhammer food price rises are “stark” for the poor

Councils sent 2.6 million debts to bailiffs and it should "concern us all"
Woman and child_money debt
News

Councils sent 2.6 million debts to bailiffs and it should "concern us all"

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