GB News owners to launch new radio station – with one important rule

Music
19 Oct 2026 • 6:44 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

GB News owners to launch new radio station – with one important rule

  • The company behind GB News is launching a new radio station, GB Music Radio, on 2 November.
  • Operating under the slogan 'All British, All Day', the station will exclusively stream music performed by artists from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • Featured programming will include flagship shows such as 'The Great British Breakfast' and 'The Great British Drive Home', hosted by Rick Houghton from Liverpool.
  • Chief revenue officer Ross Sergeant stated the station offers advertisers a fresh platform built around a shared national passion for British music.
  • The launch announcement arrives as GB News faces an Ofcom investigation following controversial comments made by a guest concerning the LGBTQ+ community.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved