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.
Dan Hett’s video games take on grief, radicalisation and ethical journalism
Dan Hett 1383 Tech
Culture

Dan Hett’s video games take on grief, radicalisation and ethical journalism

Does doing puzzles as a child reduce the risk of dementia in later life?
News

Does doing puzzles as a child reduce the risk of dementia in later life?

Big Issue vendor Paul reveals what it’s like to sleep rough in Westminster
Locked out Paul Westminster
News

Big Issue vendor Paul reveals what it’s like to sleep rough in Westminster

The first graphic novel created by homeless people is being crowdfunded
Accumulate homeless graphic novel
Books

The first graphic novel created by homeless people is being crowdfunded

The DWP’s Universal Credit ads have been ruled as “misleading”
News

The DWP’s Universal Credit ads have been ruled as “misleading”

A Big Issue-inspired design has helped a reader scoop a wood engraving prize
Wood engraving Maggie Storm
Art

A Big Issue-inspired design has helped a reader scoop a wood engraving prize

The average foodbank-using family is living on just £50 a week
Social Justice

The average foodbank-using family is living on just £50 a week

The Big Issue responds to the 'broken promises' on starter homes
Empty Homes
Housing

The Big Issue responds to the 'broken promises' on starter homes

Private renters who need a social home are skipping meals to get by
Housing

Private renters who need a social home are skipping meals to get by

The end of the benefits freeze is not an “income boost”
Coins
Social Justice

The end of the benefits freeze is not an “income boost”

The children’s bookshop that has swapped the high street for a boat
Telling Tales bookshop on a boat
Books

The children’s bookshop that has swapped the high street for a boat

We need you! Nominate your Changemakers for our 2020 list
Changemaker
Activism

We need you! Nominate your Changemakers for our 2020 list