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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.
Four UK music festivals are introducing reverse vending machines for plastics
Glastonbury Festival plastic
Environment

Four UK music festivals are introducing reverse vending machines for plastics

John Bird’s Creditworthiness Assessment Bill is back in the House of Lords
Housing

John Bird’s Creditworthiness Assessment Bill is back in the House of Lords

The world's best homeless rugby team will be crowned this weekend
News

The world's best homeless rugby team will be crowned this weekend

Adult literacy scheme Quick Reads is saved from closure by author Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes Quick Reads
Books

Adult literacy scheme Quick Reads is saved from closure by author Jojo Moyes

Ellen Page's video game portrayal of a rough sleeper is incredibly realistic
Beyond Two Souls Ellen Page
Culture

Ellen Page's video game portrayal of a rough sleeper is incredibly realistic

Almost two thirds of UK councils are in ‘severe’ need of affordable housing
Housing

Almost two thirds of UK councils are in ‘severe’ need of affordable housing

James Brokenshire approves Housing First pilot projects for rough sleepers
James Brokenshire Housing Secretary
Housing

James Brokenshire approves Housing First pilot projects for rough sleepers

A think tank is suggesting giving all millennials in the UK £10,000
A young person, seen from above, sits on the floor looking through a stack of bills in front of a laptop
News

A think tank is suggesting giving all millennials in the UK £10,000

Popular Hackney vendor and arts mainstay Kevin Headley has passed away
Kevin Headley
News

Popular Hackney vendor and arts mainstay Kevin Headley has passed away

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter
Sao Paulo homeless street art
Art

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter

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Thraedable
Ethical Shopping

Give young people a voice with Thraedable and The Big Issue Shop

Nicola Sturgeon maps out £54.5 million route to ending fuel poverty
News

Nicola Sturgeon maps out £54.5 million route to ending fuel poverty

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