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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 Eamonn Kelly reunited with Prince William at Buckingham Palace garden party
Our Vendors

Big Issue vendor Eamonn Kelly reunited with Prince William at Buckingham Palace garden party

The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England is now at the highest point on record
Homelessness

The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England is now at the highest point on record

First-time buyers will soon be able to get a 100% mortgage without a deposit. But is it affordable?
RENTING

First-time buyers will soon be able to get a 100% mortgage without a deposit. But is it affordable?

The climate crisis is making it harder for councils to protect rough sleepers from extreme weather
Rough sleeping

The climate crisis is making it harder for councils to protect rough sleepers from extreme weather

Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to tackling homelessness in Manchester
Rough sleeping

Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to tackling homelessness in Manchester

Renters Reform Bill set to arrive next week, Michael Gove confirms
RENTING

Renters Reform Bill set to arrive next week, Michael Gove confirms

Sadiq Khan smashes council house building target as London builds double the rest of England
Housing criis

Sadiq Khan smashes council house building target as London builds double the rest of England

Poundbury: How does the King’s vision stack up in a housing crisis?
Housing

Poundbury: How does the King’s vision stack up in a housing crisis?

Surging number of rough sleepers in London shows ‘full impact of the cost of living crisis’
Rough sleeping

Surging number of rough sleepers in London shows ‘full impact of the cost of living crisis’

Only 1 in 3 babies born today will own a home when they’re 50, says Labour
Housing crisis

Only 1 in 3 babies born today will own a home when they’re 50, says Labour

BBC Three’s Evicted shows the grim reality for young renters
Renting

BBC Three’s Evicted shows the grim reality for young renters

‘I’ve had two eviction notices while battling cancer’: How Cornwall’s renters are facing homelessness
Homelessness

‘I’ve had two eviction notices while battling cancer’: How Cornwall’s renters are facing homelessness