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.
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

How Pickles the dog, an England footballer and homelessness inspired new book
Fara Williams inspired a new children's book on homelessness
Books

How Pickles the dog, an England footballer and homelessness inspired new book

Vulnerable youngsters to be given more cash to 'break cycle of homelessness'
Politics

Vulnerable youngsters to be given more cash to 'break cycle of homelessness'

ExcludedUK: Budget self-employment support is 'too little, too late'
Rishi Sunak's Budget did not impress ExcludedUK
Politics

ExcludedUK: Budget self-employment support is 'too little, too late'

Renters 'forgotten' in Budget as campaigners warn of homelessness spike
Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget announcement with no support for renters
Housing

Renters 'forgotten' in Budget as campaigners warn of homelessness spike