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.
Long-term empty homes increase again – how can we Fill ‘Em Up?
Empty homes
Housing

Long-term empty homes increase again – how can we Fill ‘Em Up?

Michael Sheen launches new Hey Girls period poverty campaign for dads
Social Justice

Michael Sheen launches new Hey Girls period poverty campaign for dads

The benefits freeze will not be lifted in the Spring Statement, says Rudd
Amber Rudd
News

The benefits freeze will not be lifted in the Spring Statement, says Rudd

The final Dying Homeless count shows 796 people died in 18 months
A homeless man sits on the floor of a trin station, wrapped in blankets with a cup in front of them
Housing

The final Dying Homeless count shows 796 people died in 18 months

Fact/Fiction: Do parents spend more on World Book Day costumes than on books?
News

Fact/Fiction: Do parents spend more on World Book Day costumes than on books?

How Finland’s Housing First scheme can end street homelessness in the UK
Finland
Housing

How Finland’s Housing First scheme can end street homelessness in the UK

Get Digital Scotland will “open digital doors” for homeless people
Digital Inclusion Officer 1347
News

Get Digital Scotland will “open digital doors” for homeless people

Popular Knightsbridge Big Issue vendor Andrew Patrick has died
Andrew Patrick
News

Popular Knightsbridge Big Issue vendor Andrew Patrick has died

The long-awaited rent-to-own price cap will be coming into force in April
Housing

The long-awaited rent-to-own price cap will be coming into force in April

Fact/Fiction: Will the first sub two-hour marathon really be run by 2032?
News

Fact/Fiction: Will the first sub two-hour marathon really be run by 2032?

Theresa May’s £1.6bn Stronger Towns Fund blasted as 'Brexit bribe'
News

Theresa May’s £1.6bn Stronger Towns Fund blasted as 'Brexit bribe'

'It’s not just about DC and Marvel': How comics are a literacy gateway drug
Paul Bristow Mhairi Robertson Magic Torch
Books

'It’s not just about DC and Marvel': How comics are a literacy gateway drug