# Alcohol Delivery Apps Need Urgent Reform

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-27T16:48:36+00:00
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## Resource

A 28-year-old man died after falling from his third-floor flat while heavily intoxicated, thanks to the rapid, unrestricted delivery of alcohol via apps. The coroner’s findings have sparked alarm over how easily alcohol is now accessible, even to those already drunk. Alcohol Change UK confirms outdated laws can’t keep pace with these services, which are used weekly by thousands, fueling uncontrolled drinking. The charity is pushing for urgent reforms — including age checks, intoxication alerts, delivery hour limits, and self-blocking features — to prevent more tragedies and protect public health. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8df0229d34db17a4

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