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.
New wellbeing score shows quality of life in England is in ‘freefall’
People walking in front of Buckingham Palace
News

New wellbeing score shows quality of life in England is in ‘freefall’

Affordable housing rise in 2020 is ‘a drop in the ocean’
Housebuilding Pixabay
Housing

Affordable housing rise in 2020 is ‘a drop in the ocean’

Newcastle project stopping 24k families from homelessness scoops global award
A resident and child enjoying the playground outside Cherry Tree View in Newcastle
Housing

Newcastle project stopping 24k families from homelessness scoops global award

Homelessness in Scotland can end in a decade, say campaigners
a person lies on the pavement facing away from the camera, with a guitar propped up beside them
Housing

Homelessness in Scotland can end in a decade, say campaigners

Here’s what 24,000 homeless youngsters could eat this Christmas
Turkey and Christmas dinner on the left with
Housing

Here’s what 24,000 homeless youngsters could eat this Christmas

‘I can be a role model’: How dance helped a young woman out of homelessness
Housing

‘I can be a role model’: How dance helped a young woman out of homelessness

StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home
Street Vet's Jade Statt helps man and pet staffie
Housing

StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home

On Black Friday, a 'single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery'
News

On Black Friday, a 'single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery'

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers
A rough sleeper in London
Housing

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?
Employment

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?

'Pitiful' Spending Review branded 'a missed opportunity' by charities
Rishi Sunak practices his Spending Review speech
Employment

'Pitiful' Spending Review branded 'a missed opportunity' by charities

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store
A Pay Gap Filler sold at The Empowerium
Social Justice

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store