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My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
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- 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.
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Jessica Lane 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.
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