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.
Virgin Trains are using old uniforms to help homeless people – and their dogs
Virgins trains uniforms
Housing

Virgin Trains are using old uniforms to help homeless people – and their dogs

Now credit cards are used more than cash in the UK
Household debt
News

Now credit cards are used more than cash in the UK

The longer Universal Credit is in an area, the more foodbank demand increases
Food bank Trussell Trust
Social Justice

The longer Universal Credit is in an area, the more foodbank demand increases

Much-loved Falmouth Big Issue vendor Mark Passell has died
Mark Passell vendor
News

Much-loved Falmouth Big Issue vendor Mark Passell has died

Oldham Athletic has vowed to become first homeless friendly football club
Football
News

Oldham Athletic has vowed to become first homeless friendly football club

Gaming platform Twitch may be the best place to watch parliamentary debates
Twitch Flickr Camknows
Liam Geraghty

Gaming platform Twitch may be the best place to watch parliamentary debates

Fact/Fiction: Can we save the planet without cutting down on red meat?
Fact/Fiction 1376 red meat Miles Cole
News

Fact/Fiction: Can we save the planet without cutting down on red meat?

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