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 financial education textbook is heading into schools
Money

The first financial education textbook is heading into schools

Small talk has saved 20 per cent more lives on the railways in 2018
Activism

Small talk has saved 20 per cent more lives on the railways in 2018

Universal Credit is still behind rising use of foodbanks
News

Universal Credit is still behind rising use of foodbanks

The Big Issue is at the heart of a report aiming at ending youth homelessness
Housing

The Big Issue is at the heart of a report aiming at ending youth homelessness

We asked ‘Spider-Man’ developers why the game focuses heavily on homelessness
Culture

We asked ‘Spider-Man’ developers why the game focuses heavily on homelessness

Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work
News

Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work

The Big Issue’s Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters
Housing

The Big Issue’s Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters

House of Gharats is empowering women with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

House of Gharats is empowering women with The Big Issue Shop

Empty Homes Week is aiming to Fill ‘Em Up to tackle the housing crisis
Housing

Empty Homes Week is aiming to Fill ‘Em Up to tackle the housing crisis

Around the country in 81 days: Vendor Garry Buchan reaches John O’Groats
News

Around the country in 81 days: Vendor Garry Buchan reaches John O’Groats

Tributes paid to hero Big Issue vendor Istvan Kakas who has died
News

Tributes paid to hero Big Issue vendor Istvan Kakas who has died

The Big Issue’s John Bird is working to end poverty in the Isle of Man
Social Justice

The Big Issue’s John Bird is working to end poverty in the Isle of Man