Government launches UK radio review as digital listening hits almost 75%

The review will look at the possibility of a digital switchover for radio in the next decade (Alamy/PA) -

The Government has launched a review of the UK radio and audio industry which will consider the future of analogue services such as the FM radio signal.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said the way people listen to the radio is “rapidly changing”, with 74.6% of UK radio listening now taking place on digital or online platforms.