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.
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

The government's letting agents fees ban could save tenants £240 million
James Brokenshire Housing Secretary
Housing

The government's letting agents fees ban could save tenants £240 million

Social Bite's Scottish 'homeless village' is given the green light
Housing

Social Bite's Scottish 'homeless village' is given the green light

Next Meal directs homeless people to nearby soup kitchens using GPS data
Next Meal Sean Lock Lee Mack Naomie Harris
Housing

Next Meal directs homeless people to nearby soup kitchens using GPS data

Street Soccer Scotland unveils £5m football complex for the homeless
Street Soccer Scotland Change Centre Edinburgh
News

Street Soccer Scotland unveils £5m football complex for the homeless

Sajid Javid is the new Home Secretary after Amber Rudd quits
Sajid Javid
Politics

Sajid Javid is the new Home Secretary after Amber Rudd quits

Jess Phillips defends Amber Rudd in Windrush row
Jess Phillips
Politics

Jess Phillips defends Amber Rudd in Windrush row

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