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.
Ellen Page’s video game portrayal of a rough sleeper is incredibly realistic
Culture

Ellen Page’s video game portrayal of a rough sleeper is incredibly realistic

Almost two thirds of UK councils are in ‘severe’ need of affordable housing
Housing

Almost two thirds of UK councils are in ‘severe’ need of affordable housing

James Brokenshire approves Housing First pilot projects for rough sleepers
Housing

James Brokenshire approves Housing First pilot projects for rough sleepers

A think tank is suggesting giving all millennials in the UK £10,000
News

A think tank is suggesting giving all millennials in the UK £10,000

Popular Hackney vendor and arts mainstay Kevin Headley has passed away
News

Popular Hackney vendor and arts mainstay Kevin Headley has passed away

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter
Art

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter

Give young people a voice with Thraedable and The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Give young people a voice with Thraedable and The Big Issue Shop

Nicola Sturgeon maps out £54.5 million route to ending fuel poverty
News

Nicola Sturgeon maps out £54.5 million route to ending fuel poverty

The government’s letting agents fees ban could save tenants £240 million
Housing

The government’s letting agents fees ban could save tenants £240 million

Social Bite’s Scottish ‘homeless village’ is given the green light
Housing

Social Bite’s Scottish ‘homeless village’ is given the green light

Next Meal directs homeless people to nearby soup kitchens using GPS data
Housing

Next Meal directs homeless people to nearby soup kitchens using GPS data

Street Soccer Scotland unveils £5m football complex for the homeless
News

Street Soccer Scotland unveils £5m football complex for the homeless