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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.
Take a stand for World Health Day with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Take a stand for World Health Day with The Big Issue Shop

Government U-turns on “unworkable” young persons housing benefit
Esther McVey
Housing

Government U-turns on “unworkable” young persons housing benefit

Government introduces bill to double council tax on empty homes
Empty Homes
Housing

Government introduces bill to double council tax on empty homes

The Big Issue backs Independent Bookshop Alliance launch
Independent Bookshops Alliance Darren Henley John Bird Simon Key
Books

The Big Issue backs Independent Bookshop Alliance launch

Big Issue vendor buys dream campervan after saving up months of sales
Graham Churchill camper van
News

Big Issue vendor buys dream campervan after saving up months of sales

Social Mobility Pledge will tackle “the biggest of our big issues”
Justin Greening
Activism

Social Mobility Pledge will tackle “the biggest of our big issues”

This competition could create homeless-friendly architecture of the future
London bench
News

This competition could create homeless-friendly architecture of the future

Refurbishing Nando's furniture is helping young people back into employment
The Employability Trust Nando's
Employment

Refurbishing Nando's furniture is helping young people back into employment

The Homelessness Reduction Act is a key step towards homelessness prevention
homeless
Housing

The Homelessness Reduction Act is a key step towards homelessness prevention

Drink in World Water Day with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Drink in World Water Day with The Big Issue Shop

Independent bookshops are taking their battle with Amazon to parliament
Books

Independent bookshops are taking their battle with Amazon to parliament

Homeless saved from 'certain death' during Beast from the East face eviction
homelessness and rough sleeping
Housing

Homeless saved from 'certain death' during Beast from the East face eviction

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