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.
Your future shopping basket includes edible wrappers and pricy bananas
Shopping basket
Environment

Your future shopping basket includes edible wrappers and pricy bananas

Local devolution could severely threaten adult learning opportunities
News

Local devolution could severely threaten adult learning opportunities

Michael Gove is turning to the Premier League to kick out plastics
Environment

Michael Gove is turning to the Premier League to kick out plastics

A West Bridgford Big Issue vendor has boosted sales with a £33 card reader
Paul Snape
News

A West Bridgford Big Issue vendor has boosted sales with a £33 card reader

A third of millennials will never own a home
Housing

A third of millennials will never own a home

Cardiff Big Issue vendors get a coffee break with barista training
Vendors baristas Cardiff
News

Cardiff Big Issue vendors get a coffee break with barista training

Run to The Big Issue Shop for marathon deals
Marathon Collection Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Run to The Big Issue Shop for marathon deals

Britain's youth are facing a loneliness crisis
Tracey Crouch
News

Britain's youth are facing a loneliness crisis

One solution to London's violence crisis is already working in other cities
David Lammy
News

One solution to London's violence crisis is already working in other cities

Big Issue vendor and Nottingham favourite Dave Hale has passed away
News

Big Issue vendor and Nottingham favourite Dave Hale has passed away

A Big Issue hero used his rucksack to help a woman caught in a car crash
Garry Buchan
News

A Big Issue hero used his rucksack to help a woman caught in a car crash

A Bournemouth Big Issue vendor is toasting a new job as a brewery tour guide
Bill Webb
News

A Bournemouth Big Issue vendor is toasting a new job as a brewery tour guide

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