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.
Could London introduce Universal Basic Income in 2021?
London skyline
News

Could London introduce Universal Basic Income in 2021?

‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans
Bill Hawthorne British Gas strike
Employment

‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Big Issue vendor Pam pays touching tribute to husband and Hove seller Paul
Paul Clarkson and Pamela Clark
News

Big Issue vendor Pam pays touching tribute to husband and Hove seller Paul

‘Asking for help's the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker
Musa Jallow jobs for veterans
Employment

‘Asking for help's the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker

Government has 'moral duty' to give homeless priority on vaccines
Kelly Heney gets access to Covid-19 vaccinations
Housing

Government has 'moral duty' to give homeless priority on vaccines

Redbridge Council follow Oldham to vaccinate rough sleepers
Efforts are being made to vaccinate homeless people
Housing

Redbridge Council follow Oldham to vaccinate rough sleepers

Homeless couple given Covid-19 vaccine in Oldham 'world first'
Lee Ullha becomes first homeless person to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Housing

Homeless couple given Covid-19 vaccine in Oldham 'world first'

Lockdown: New measures announced to protect rough sleepers and renters
homelessness and Rough sleeping Alexander Baxevanis
Housing

Lockdown: New measures announced to protect rough sleepers and renters

Tenants must not be left at mercy of Covid-19 rent debt, ministers told
Rent debt and eviction bans need tackling during the Covid-19 pandemic
Employment

Tenants must not be left at mercy of Covid-19 rent debt, ministers told

‘This broken promise will cost lives’: Campaigners urge Everyone In return
A rough sleeper in London
Housing

‘This broken promise will cost lives’: Campaigners urge Everyone In return

‘A national priority’: Oldham first to prioritise homeless for vaccine
There are plans to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to homeless people
Housing

‘A national priority’: Oldham first to prioritise homeless for vaccine

Sunak's £4.6bn lockdown grants ‘sorely needed’ but won't protect jobs
Rishi Sunak announces lockdown grants for businesses hit by Covid-19
News

Sunak's £4.6bn lockdown grants ‘sorely needed’ but won't protect jobs