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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.
Tributes paid to hero Big Issue vendor Istvan Kakas who has died
Istvan Kakas
News

Tributes paid to hero Big Issue vendor Istvan Kakas who has died

The Big Issue's John Bird is working to end poverty in the Isle of Man
John Bird IOM
Social Justice

The Big Issue's John Bird is working to end poverty in the Isle of Man

'CHANGE' is a survival video game inspired by a real brush with homelessness
Change video game
Culture

'CHANGE' is a survival video game inspired by a real brush with homelessness

Universal Credit is facing yet another delay
Woman and child_money debt
News

Universal Credit is facing yet another delay

Britain's financial regulator has issued a stern warning to high-cost lenders
Money

Britain's financial regulator has issued a stern warning to high-cost lenders

Nicola Sturgeon backs Edinburgh scheme to give rough sleepers free books
Ian Rankin Nicola Sturgeon Streetreads
Housing

Nicola Sturgeon backs Edinburgh scheme to give rough sleepers free books

Counting the dead: What now for Britain's homelessness crisis?
Fabian Bayet Milton Keynes
Housing

Counting the dead: What now for Britain's homelessness crisis?

Sadiq Khan approves 100 water fountains across London
Environment

Sadiq Khan approves 100 water fountains across London

The Homeless World Cup is heading to Cardiff next year
Housing

The Homeless World Cup is heading to Cardiff next year

Jack Sargeant follows in late dad Carl’s footsteps with Big Issue sell-off
Jack Sargeant sell-off Cardiff
Housing

Jack Sargeant follows in late dad Carl’s footsteps with Big Issue sell-off

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Ethical Shopping

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Nicola Sturgeon gives £6.5m backing to Social Bite’s Housing First program
Social Bite Josh Littlejohn
Housing

Nicola Sturgeon gives £6.5m backing to Social Bite’s Housing First program

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