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.
Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work
News

Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work

The Big Issue's Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters
Creditworthiness Assessment bill #MakeRentCount
Housing

The Big Issue's Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters

House of Gharats is empowering women with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

House of Gharats is empowering women with The Big Issue Shop

Empty Homes Week is aiming to Fill ‘Em Up to tackle the housing crisis
Empty homes
Housing

Empty Homes Week is aiming to Fill ‘Em Up to tackle the housing crisis

Around the country in 81 days: Vendor Garry Buchan reaches John O’Groats
Garry Buchan
News

Around the country in 81 days: Vendor Garry Buchan reaches John O’Groats

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?

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