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.
The number of homeless deaths since last winter has risen to 550
Rough sleeper
Housing

The number of homeless deaths since last winter has risen to 550

Jon Snow backs £10k bid to keep youth homelessness centre funded
New Horizon Youth Centre Jon Snow
Housing

Jon Snow backs £10k bid to keep youth homelessness centre funded

123,000 children are living in temporary accommodation this year
Housing

123,000 children are living in temporary accommodation this year

How can you help rough sleepers in cold weather?
homeless deaths
Activism

How can you help rough sleepers in cold weather?

This letting agency is giving young care leavers a hand-up with housing
Andrews Property Group
News

This letting agency is giving young care leavers a hand-up with housing

Life expectancy is decreasing for some of England's poorest women
News

Life expectancy is decreasing for some of England's poorest women

Young people in North East England highlight a social mobility class chasm
Social Mobility Chris Beckett Flickr
Activism

Young people in North East England highlight a social mobility class chasm

Barclays is now letting customers block payments to gambling companies
Money

Barclays is now letting customers block payments to gambling companies

Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre
Behind The Label
Theatre

Behind the Label is giving marginalised people a voice through theatre

Brexit is driving up energy bill prices by £75 a year, according to Ofgem
Environment

Brexit is driving up energy bill prices by £75 a year, according to Ofgem

Social Bite mass sleepout raises more than £3.2 million
Social Bite Sleep in the Park
Housing

Social Bite mass sleepout raises more than £3.2 million

A charity is telling stories of homelessness through Spotify playlists
Depaul
Housing

A charity is telling stories of homelessness through Spotify playlists

Support our vendors with a subscription

For each subscription to the magazine, we’ll provide a vendor with a reusable water bottle, making it easier for them to access cold water on hot days.