Liam Geraghty, Author at Big Issue

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.

Cost of Living

Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme as food prices soar and parents struggle to feed kids

End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt

Rent controls

'The leadership we need': Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland

Rough sleeping

Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is 'bare minimum' of what's needed, campaigners say

Changing river pollution to boost housebuilding has enraged the RSPB

Environment

Nutrient neutrality: Why scrapping EU pollution rules to boost housebuilding has caused uproar

Homelessness

Devon County Council pauses 'dangerous' homelessness prevention funding cuts

Andy Burnham with Big Issue vendor Colin

News

'I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for' Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester

Renting

What is the Renters Reform Bill and how will it change things for renters?

Football

Four things we learned from the Homeless World Cup

Interview

Andy Burnham: 'Housing is a human right'

Campaigners want Renters Reform Bill to be debated in parliament as more renters face eviction

Housing

Renters could face eviction every 15 minutes this summer in wait for Renters Reform Bill

Immigration