DAB+ would open up radio to local operators and prevent further monopolisation of commercial radio

The Government’s decision not to push ahead with DAB+ is not an answer that will promote local radio. It may even lead to the demise of some local radio stations. I have written to the minister to express my concerns.

It was the plan of the previous Government to push ahead and update the current DAB system of digital broadcasting to DAB+. This Government has not reversed the policy, but it has