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.
Popular Barnstaple vendor Dianne has passed away
News

Popular Barnstaple vendor Dianne has passed away

The number of elderly needing social care will double by 2035
News

The number of elderly needing social care will double by 2035

Glasgow beggars will be given benefits help to provide route off the streets
News

Glasgow beggars will be given benefits help to provide route off the streets

Artisan bakeries are on the rise – but Greggs has a roll to play too
Life

Artisan bakeries are on the rise – but Greggs has a roll to play too

What happens when you miss a council tax bill?
News

What happens when you miss a council tax bill?

Big Issue vendor Amanda was a big hit at Pride Cymru
News

Big Issue vendor Amanda was a big hit at Pride Cymru

Almost 123,000 children were homeless over the summer holidays
Social Justice

Almost 123,000 children were homeless over the summer holidays

MPs and artists back festival highlighting women’s “tortuous” asylum process
News

MPs and artists back festival highlighting women’s “tortuous” asylum process

Will landmark ruling rewrite the book on library closures?
Books

Will landmark ruling rewrite the book on library closures?

Five of England’s biggest letting agents have banned housing benefit tenants
Housing

Five of England’s biggest letting agents have banned housing benefit tenants

Renters are sharing their horror stories on Twitter
Housing

Renters are sharing their horror stories on Twitter

The national living wage is still not enough for working families
Social Justice

The national living wage is still not enough for working families