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.
Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end
RENTING

Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end

Meet the proud blind man who overcame homelessness to live his dream as a renowned artist
Art

Meet the proud blind man who overcame homelessness to live his dream as a renowned artist

Council house tenants fear eviction after energy bills skyrocket by 350%: ‘It’s completely unfair’
Cost of living crisis

Council house tenants fear eviction after energy bills skyrocket by 350%: ‘It’s completely unfair’

No-fault evictions will be banned by next election, Michael Gove promises: ‘We will have outlawed it’
RENTING

No-fault evictions will be banned by next election, Michael Gove promises: ‘We will have outlawed it’

Councils need millions to prevent bankruptcy due to rising cost of homelessness: ‘It’s a national crisis’
Homelessness

Councils need millions to prevent bankruptcy due to rising cost of homelessness: ‘It’s a national crisis’

UK government doesn’t yet know how legal aid cuts have hurt other public services
Justice

UK government doesn’t yet know how legal aid cuts have hurt other public services

Surge in number of no-fault evictions, figures show: ‘How are renters expected to live like this?’
Renting

Surge in number of no-fault evictions, figures show: ‘How are renters expected to live like this?’

How viral Wetherspoons game is helping feed hungry homeless people: ‘Everyone wants to help’
Homelessness

How viral Wetherspoons game is helping feed hungry homeless people: ‘Everyone wants to help’

Landlords to get £70bn in government housing support. Here’s how that money could be better spent
A modest proposal

Landlords to get £70bn in government housing support. Here’s how that money could be better spent

We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least
The Big Issue Recipe Collection

We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least

Homelessness at heart of councils’ £4bn funding black hole, MPs warn: ‘It’s an out-of-control crisis’
Homelessness

Homelessness at heart of councils’ £4bn funding black hole, MPs warn: ‘It’s an out-of-control crisis’

Rough sleeping in London hits record high amid surge in refugees being made homeless
Homelessness

Rough sleeping in London hits record high amid surge in refugees being made homeless