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Amazon expands ultra-fast deliveries in UK and adds same-day fruit and veg

The Guardian · Jun 4, 2026, 3:06 PM

Key takeaways

  • The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAmazon is expanding fast-track deliveries in the UK, including adding fresh fruit and vegetables to same-day services, after closing its standalone grocery stores.
  • The firm said it would expand Amazon Now, its ultra-fast delivery service that already delivers goods in less than 30 minutes to parts of London, to also serve Manchester and Birmingham this year.

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The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service. Photograph: PBWPix/Alamy View image in fullscreen. The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service. Photograph: PBWPix/Alamy Amazon Amazon expands ultra-fast deliveries in UK and adds same-day fruit and veg Deliveries in 30 minutes or less coming to Manchester and Birmingham and fresh groceries service to start in London

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleAmazon is expanding fast-track deliveries in the UK, including adding fresh fruit and vegetables to same-day services, after closing its standalone grocery stores.

The firm said it would expand Amazon Now, its ultra-fast delivery service that already delivers goods in less than 30 minutes to parts of London, to also serve Manchester and Birmingham this year.

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