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.
A late Big Issue vendor’s innovative way of keeping warm could help others
News

A late Big Issue vendor’s innovative way of keeping warm could help others

Vendor Brian Wilson is Getting Around the festivals this summer
News

Vendor Brian Wilson is Getting Around the festivals this summer

Half of the homeless families in temporary accommodation are working
Housing

Half of the homeless families in temporary accommodation are working

Goldfinger Factory is whittling out futures with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Goldfinger Factory is whittling out futures with The Big Issue Shop

Housing associations are spending £70 million boosting long-term employment
Housing

Housing associations are spending £70 million boosting long-term employment

Brian Wilson felt the Good Vibrations at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival
News

Brian Wilson felt the Good Vibrations at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

John Bird’s Creditworthiness Assessment Bill is going to the House of Commons
Housing

John Bird’s Creditworthiness Assessment Bill is going to the House of Commons

A new housing coalition wants more council tax power to tackle empty homes
Housing

A new housing coalition wants more council tax power to tackle empty homes

Toiletries Amnesty is getting home comforts to those without them
Activism

Toiletries Amnesty is getting home comforts to those without them

An artist’s portraits of Norwich Big Issue vendors help his depression
News

An artist’s portraits of Norwich Big Issue vendors help his depression

A ‘Street Football Wales’ women’s project is up for a National Lottery Award
News

A ‘Street Football Wales’ women’s project is up for a National Lottery Award

EasyJet is stocking its aircraft with almost 20,000 children’s books
Books

EasyJet is stocking its aircraft with almost 20,000 children’s books