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.

Heywood

This Greater Manchester group patrols schools looking for 'outsiders' – and it's dividing the community

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure to quit over her rental home error

Politics

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: 'Politicians can't be left off easy'

Londoner Syed Alam shows the hole in his living room

Housing

Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: 'This family is owed respect'

Renters' Rights Act

Renters' Rights Act: Labour's landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law

Rochdale toddler Awaab Ishak died due to damp and mould in his social housing flat

Awaab's Law

Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he's 'proud' of his son for saving lives

Finland

The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here's why it's so important

Food

Foraging has helped make Finland the world's happiest country. What can we learn from the forest?

Homelessness

Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn

Renters could face a further wait to see no-fault evictions scrapped through Renters Reform Bill

Renting

Renters' Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform

Homelessness

Homelessness minister 'shocked' at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs

Housing First

Housing First promised to be a silver bullet to solve homelessness. Why are we still waiting?

Stamp duty