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.
This competition could create homeless-friendly architecture of the future
News

This competition could create homeless-friendly architecture of the future

Refurbishing Nando’s furniture is helping young people back into employment
Employment

Refurbishing Nando’s furniture is helping young people back into employment

The Homelessness Reduction Act is a key step towards homelessness prevention
Housing

The Homelessness Reduction Act is a key step towards homelessness prevention

Drink in World Water Day with The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Drink in World Water Day with The Big Issue Shop

Independent bookshops are taking their battle with Amazon to parliament
Books

Independent bookshops are taking their battle with Amazon to parliament

Homeless saved from ‘certain death’ during Beast from the East face eviction
Housing

Homeless saved from ‘certain death’ during Beast from the East face eviction

Rugby coaching is helping School of Hard Knocks tackle unemployment head-on
News

Rugby coaching is helping School of Hard Knocks tackle unemployment head-on

MPs and peers call on consumers for new ideas to battle rip-off energy bills
Social Justice

MPs and peers call on consumers for new ideas to battle rip-off energy bills

Nice, nice baby! Catch Susie Verrill’s new collection in The Big Issue Shop
Ethical Shopping

Nice, nice baby! Catch Susie Verrill’s new collection in The Big Issue Shop

“He’s gone and with him a little piece of my heart”: Late vendors remembered
News

“He’s gone and with him a little piece of my heart”: Late vendors remembered

There’s snow stopping ’em! Vendors brave the Beast from the East
News

There’s snow stopping ’em! Vendors brave the Beast from the East

Weighing it up: Student uses debate tool as alternative to begging
Housing

Weighing it up: Student uses debate tool as alternative to begging