Liam Geraghty, Author at Big Issue

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.

Homeless man argues with security guard mopping floor outside McDonald's restaurant in London

Rough Sleeping

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

Homelessness

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

Renting

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

Our vendors

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

Renting

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

The Charlatans Tim Burgess working as a barista to support homeless people

Music

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

stagnation has left British households poorer

Cost of living

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

Our Vendors

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

homelessness

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

Housing crisis

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