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.
Councils need millions to prevent bankruptcy due to rising cost of homelessness: 'It's a national crisis'
Eastbourne pier homelessness
Homelessness

Councils need millions to prevent bankruptcy due to rising cost of homelessness: 'It's a national crisis'

UK government doesn't yet know how legal aid cuts have hurt other public services
legal aid spending
Justice

UK government doesn't yet know how legal aid cuts have hurt other public services

Surge in number of no-fault evictions, figures show: 'How are renters expected to live like this?'
renters groups campaign for Renters Reform Bill to scrap no-fault evictions
Renting

Surge in number of no-fault evictions, figures show: 'How are renters expected to live like this?'

How viral Wetherspoons game is helping feed hungry homeless people: 'Everyone wants to help'
Wetherspoons game to help homeless people
Homelessness

How viral Wetherspoons game is helping feed hungry homeless people: 'Everyone wants to help'

Landlords to get £70bn in government housing support. Here's how that money could be better spent
landlords will receive billions in housing benefit and support
A modest proposal

Landlords to get £70bn in government housing support. Here's how that money could be better spent

We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least
Jamie Oliver
The Big Issue Recipe Collection

We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least

Homelessness at heart of councils' £4bn funding black hole, MPs warn: 'It's an out-of-control crisis'
Centre for Homelessness Impact Brian
Homelessness

Homelessness at heart of councils' £4bn funding black hole, MPs warn: 'It's an out-of-control crisis'

Rough sleeping in London hits record high amid surge in refugees being made homeless
Chain rough sleeping statistics in London
Homelessness

Rough sleeping in London hits record high amid surge in refugees being made homeless

BBC staff raise over £7k for Big Issue vendor struck down by pneumonia: 'I feel part of the family'
Big Issue vendor George Anderson
Our vendors

BBC staff raise over £7k for Big Issue vendor struck down by pneumonia: 'I feel part of the family'

Insulating Britain's draughty homes would save billions on bills – but UK government is failing
Insulate homes to slash energy bills and tackle climate change
Climate Change

Insulating Britain's draughty homes would save billions on bills – but UK government is failing

5 reasons why Sunak's 'British homes for British workers' social housing plan is doomed to fail
Rishi Sunak is hoping to prioritise social housing for Brits in his 'British homes for British workers' plan
Social housing

5 reasons why Sunak's 'British homes for British workers' social housing plan is doomed to fail

Social housing at 'breaking point', housing ombudsman warns
Aerial shot of social housing
Social housing

Social housing at 'breaking point', housing ombudsman warns