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.
'National scandal': 250,000 children in the UK are unhappy
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Social Justice

'National scandal': 250,000 children in the UK are unhappy

Fact/Fiction: Do people who use emojis get more dates and have more sex?
Fact/Fiction 1373 Kieran Glennon
News

Fact/Fiction: Do people who use emojis get more dates and have more sex?

Local residents given the nod to develop affordable homes in Croydon
Social bonds building a house
Housing

Local residents given the nod to develop affordable homes in Croydon

Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match
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Activism

Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?
Rory Stewart Foreign and Commonwealth Office Flickr
News

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity
News

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?
Food bank Trussell Trust
Activism

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you
The Friendly Bench
News

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you

Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms
Homeless Worldwide plaque
Housing

Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms

Fact/Fiction: Is social media damaging youngsters’ mental health?
Fact/Fiction 1372 Miles Cole
News

Fact/Fiction: Is social media damaging youngsters’ mental health?

Holiday hunger can drive kids to “eating toilet paper” says charity
Holiday hunger Getty
Social Justice

Holiday hunger can drive kids to “eating toilet paper” says charity

Much-loved Taunton vendor Kev Bowyer has died
Kev Bowyer
News

Much-loved Taunton vendor Kev Bowyer has died