Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK fall for the first time since the pandemic
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Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK fall for the first time since the pandemic

11 May 2026 · Originally published 11 May 2026 7/10 Original headline: UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show a modest decline in alcohol-related deaths across the UK. While this is the first drop since 2021, health experts warn that the numbers remain high and stress the need for continued efforts to tackle alcohol-related harm.
Source: BBC News UK National
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