A hand up, not a handout

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.
Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and ‘dear friend’ Ralph
Our vendors

Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and ‘dear friend’ Ralph

Hundreds of thousands of people in England will spend this Christmas homeless: ‘Out of control’
Homelessness

Hundreds of thousands of people in England will spend this Christmas homeless: ‘Out of control’

A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face
Rough Sleeping

A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face

Ex-Big Issue vendor launches powerful Christmas single to help homeless people
Homelessness

Ex-Big Issue vendor launches powerful Christmas single to help homeless people

Housing benefit boost for renters will be wiped out by 2025, experts warn
Renting

Housing benefit boost for renters will be wiped out by 2025, experts warn

Vendor André Rostant records ‘Big Issue anthem’ to raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas
Our vendors

Vendor André Rostant records ‘Big Issue anthem’ to raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas

Renters paying £1,200 more for a home due to unjust bidding wars: ‘Rent is going through the roof’
Renting

Renters paying £1,200 more for a home due to unjust bidding wars: ‘Rent is going through the roof’

Charlatans star Tim Burgess raises thousands serving coffee to help homeless people
Music

Charlatans star Tim Burgess raises thousands serving coffee to help homeless people

UK’s economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there’s a plan to fix it
Cost of living

UK’s economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there’s a plan to fix it

Big Issue vendor’s emotional story of homelessness has starring role in Christmas film
Our Vendors

Big Issue vendor’s emotional story of homelessness has starring role in Christmas film

‘Shameful’ housing crisis leaves almost 140,000 children living in temporary accommodation
homelessness

‘Shameful’ housing crisis leaves almost 140,000 children living in temporary accommodation

Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it’s only going to get worse, experts say
Housing crisis

Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it’s only going to get worse, experts say