Channel 4 pulls out of digital radio

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The broadcaster is blaming a slump in advertising, with C4 chief executive Andy Duncan saying the plan had become "unaffordable". C4 is expected to save £10m in 2009 by abandoning the stations.

Media regulator Ofcom says talks will take place to assess the future of the project.

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