Liam Geraghty
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.
The first official homeless deaths count finds 597 people died in 2017
Housing

The first official homeless deaths count finds 597 people died in 2017

Britain is ‘sleepwalking’ into a cashless society that could exclude millions
Money

Britain is ‘sleepwalking’ into a cashless society that could exclude millions

London’s luxury Langham Hotel is adding its afternoon tea to a food waste app
Environment

London’s luxury Langham Hotel is adding its afternoon tea to a food waste app

The FCA is cracking down on overdraft fees to protect vulnerable customers
Money

The FCA is cracking down on overdraft fees to protect vulnerable customers

The government is launching 11 new rough sleeping hubs across England
Housing

The government is launching 11 new rough sleeping hubs across England

The number of homeless deaths since last winter has risen to 550
Housing

The number of homeless deaths since last winter has risen to 550

Jon Snow backs £10k bid to keep youth homelessness centre funded
Housing

Jon Snow backs £10k bid to keep youth homelessness centre funded

123,000 children are living in temporary accommodation this year
Housing

123,000 children are living in temporary accommodation this year

How can you help rough sleepers in cold weather?
Activism

How can you help rough sleepers in cold weather?

This letting agency is giving young care leavers a hand-up with housing
News

This letting agency is giving young care leavers a hand-up with housing

Life expectancy is decreasing for some of England’s poorest women
News

Life expectancy is decreasing for some of England’s poorest women

Young people in North East England highlight a social mobility class chasm
Activism

Young people in North East England highlight a social mobility class chasm