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.
Serj Tankian: ‘Going back to normal is extinction’
Serj Tankian
Environment

Serj Tankian: ‘Going back to normal is extinction’

Universal Credit benefit cap left Londoner 'surviving on £0'
The benefit cap left Saci Kumara Nimai Das with £0 a month
Housing

Universal Credit benefit cap left Londoner 'surviving on £0'

Six million people fear becoming homeless during Covid-19, warns Shelter
Man holds his head in his and as he looks at his computer
Housing

Six million people fear becoming homeless during Covid-19, warns Shelter

Covid-19 vaccine: Scotland will offer vaccine priority to homeless people
Jeane Freeman announces homeless people will be given Covid-19 vaccine
Housing

Covid-19 vaccine: Scotland will offer vaccine priority to homeless people

Cumbria coal mine: Government promises public inquiry after backlash
West Cumbria coal mine plans
Environment

Cumbria coal mine: Government promises public inquiry after backlash

All homeless people can be housed during pandemic, court rules
homeless
Housing

All homeless people can be housed during pandemic, court rules

Covid-19 vaccine: Westminster Government will offer homeless priority access
homelessness and Rough sleeping Alexander Baxevanis
Housing

Covid-19 vaccine: Westminster Government will offer homeless priority access

Bailiff evictions ban extended but debts still pose threat to renters
evictions ban
Housing

Bailiff evictions ban extended but debts still pose threat to renters

Wales becomes first UK nation to offer vaccine priority to homeless people
Rough sleepers will be among those receiving Covid-19 vaccine in Wales
Housing

Wales becomes first UK nation to offer vaccine priority to homeless people

Fact/Fiction: Is smartphone addiction an issue for four in 10 students?
Is smartphone addiction an issue?
News

Fact/Fiction: Is smartphone addiction an issue for four in 10 students?

Give royal palaces to homeless, says Count Binface in London Mayor bid
Count Binface
Housing

Give royal palaces to homeless, says Count Binface in London Mayor bid

Tributes paid to vendor with 'heart full of good intentions' Amanda Hill
Big Issue vendor Amanda Hill Cardiff credit David Wagstaffe
News

Tributes paid to vendor with 'heart full of good intentions' Amanda Hill

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