Concern in commercial radio sector that BBC is using substantial funding to crowd out rivals

The expansion of BBC Sounds could be curtailed amid concerns from commercial radio stations that its growth is squeezing out rival for-profit services.

The media regulator Ofcom has launched a review of the BBC audio service, which brings together all the broadcaster’s radio stations and podcasts in a single app and website.

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