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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.
Chief medical officer Sally Davies considers tax hike for unhealthy foods
Social Justice

Chief medical officer Sally Davies considers tax hike for unhealthy foods

The UN poverty report shows that we need to fight for the right to food
Philip Alston UN investigates poverty, food poverty and food banks
Social Justice

The UN poverty report shows that we need to fight for the right to food

A foodbank is changing its name to stop people being put off by 'real stigma'
Social Justice

A foodbank is changing its name to stop people being put off by 'real stigma'

Official statistics on the reasons behind homelessness are being developed
Housing

Official statistics on the reasons behind homelessness are being developed

Fact/Fiction: Does wearing sunglasses in bed improve teenagers’ sleep?
Fact/Fiction 1360
News

Fact/Fiction: Does wearing sunglasses in bed improve teenagers’ sleep?

Nick Cuthbert is the first vendor to get a card reader in Cornwall
Nick Cuthbert card reader
News

Nick Cuthbert is the first vendor to get a card reader in Cornwall

Ahoy there! Big Issue vendor James gets the chance to sail across the Channel
James Heaton sailing
News

Ahoy there! Big Issue vendor James gets the chance to sail across the Channel

How the Homeless World Cup brought Wayne from prison to The Big Issue
Wayne Ellaway Homeless World Cup
Housing

How the Homeless World Cup brought Wayne from prison to The Big Issue

Watch activists blow up a van containing £1.2 million of payday loan debt
The Bank Job explosion
News

Watch activists blow up a van containing £1.2 million of payday loan debt

Debt collection letters debated in parliament after BAFTA win
Killed By My Debt, BBC3
Politics

Debt collection letters debated in parliament after BAFTA win

The UN’s poverty report slams government for 'mean-spirited' austerity
Philip Alston UN investigates poverty, food poverty and food banks
Social Justice

The UN’s poverty report slams government for 'mean-spirited' austerity

Mark Millar: 'Protesting online is nothing that the government fear'
Activism

Mark Millar: 'Protesting online is nothing that the government fear'

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