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'My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps'

www.bbc.com·Jessica Lane·22 days ago
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BBC News Alex Hughes wants tighter restrictions on alcohol sales through delivery apps Campaigners who want restrictions on the sale of alcohol through food delivery apps are working with the charity behind Dry January. Alex Hughes, 31, started a petition calling for a ban following the death of her sister Zoe, who is thought to have suffered fatal injuries in a fall down stairs at home in Lincoln while under the influence of alcohol. According to Alex, 35-year-old Zoe was spending between £1,000 and £1,500 a month on alcohol through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. The companies say they operate within the law, are committed to responsible delivery and customer accounts can be suspended or blocked if concerns are raised. However, Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January, is calling on the government to introduce more checks on people buying alcohol via delivery apps. The government says it is looking at how licensing rules apply to rapid alcohol delivery services.…

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