29.03.2023

New laws to help UK digital switchover of radio

The UK Government has published a draft Media Bill which aims to help public service broadcasters better compete with streaming giants. The reforms also include additional provisions to help manage an eventual switchover of radio to digital and to enable Ofcom to licence overseas radio stations. Matt Payton, CEO of UK commercial radio trade body Radiocentre, said: "The commercial radio sector welcomes this important recognition of the vital role that it plays in the media landscape."

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