U.K.
U.K. Filesharing Block Ruling to Be Far-reaching
British Telecommunications, the U.K.'s largest ISP with 6 million customers, must block access to filesharing site Newsbin.com within two weeks, according to a high court ruling.
U.K.'s Largest ISP Forced to Use Porn Blocking Filter in Piracy Case
Britain’s largest ISP, BT Group Plc, is being forced to use porn-blocking filtering to stop users from accessing a website promoting movie piracy.
U.K. ISPs Say Online Adult Opt-in Rules Apply Only to New Accounts
The four U.K. Internet service providers that plan to adopt opt-in rules to receive online adult content said in a joint statement Tuesday that the provisions only apply to customers taking out new contracts.
ICM Registry Opposes U.K. Plan to Adopt Online Adult Opt-in Rules
ICM Registry, the operator of .XXX, on Tuesday said that it opposes the U.K.'s plan to adopt opt-in rules to receive online adult content in the country.
U.K. to Offer Parents Tougher Controls on Pornography
Customers of major Internet service providers in Great Britain will have the option to block access to adult content online as part of measures aimed at helping parents protect their children from sexually explicit material, according to published reports.
Lovehoney Debuts 1st Daytime Sex Toy Ad in U.K.
A 30-second daytime advertisement featuring sex toy manufacturer Lovehoney is set to air next week for the first time on British television.
U.K.-based MobJizz.com Mobile Affiliate Program Debuts
MobJizz.com, a new U.K.-based mobile affiliate program has been introduced.
U.K. Mobile Web Traffic on the Rise, Report Says
The U.K. has experienced a large spike in mobile web traffic, according to a new report.
U.K. Adult Producers Group Returns to Venus Berlin
The U.K. Adult Producers (UKAP) trade association, an organization of British content creators announced today that it will again exhibit at the 15th annual Venus International Fair Sept. 29 through Oct. 2 in Berlin.
Twistbox Inks Deal With U.K.'s Adult Media Depot
Mobile data services provider Twistbox Entertainment has signed a content distribution agreement with U.K. production company Adult Media Depot (AMD).
U.K.-Based 'Fly' Digital Adult Magazine Debuts
The debut issue of Fly, a fully interactive, online adult magazine, is available now featuring Tori Black on the cover.
U.K. Ends Plan to Block File-sharing Websites
A move designed to protect the intellectual property rights of content owners against illegal file-sharing websites has been derailed by the British government.
U.K. Rule on Explicit Content Fees Could Alter Delivery
Operators in the U.K. are facing a new levy that is certain to alter the landscape of online adult in the country, perhaps putting smaller content producers out of business or making some flee to other countries for hosting and billing.
U.K. Trade Organization AITA Signs On as XBIZ EU Association Sponsor
XBIZ is pleased to announce U.K.’s Adult Industry Trade Association (AITA) as the official Association Sponsor of the highly anticipated XBIZ EU 2011 international digital media conference.
Pipedream Nabs 2 ETO Awards in U.K.
Pipedream Products took home two awards over the weekend for its Fetish Fantasy Extreme collection at the 2011 ETO Show in Birmingham, England.
U.K. Regulators Fine Porn Subscription Broadcaster $144,000
Satellite Entertainment Ltd., which broadcasts adult entertainment subscription channels Essex Babes, Northern Birds and Live XXX Babes, has been fined $144,000 by U.K. regulators.
Bill Margold, Dian Hanson to Receive U.K. Erotic Awards
Industry veterans William (Bill) Margold and Dian Hanson will be the recipients of lifetime achievement awards at the U.K.’s 14th annual The Erotic Awards to be held at the Night of the Senses Ball in London on May 20.
U.K. Study: Sex Toys Will Match Smartphone Sales
A British study has found that in the next 10 years, sex toy sales will keep pace with smartphones to the tune of 400 million globally.
Ukash Wins U.K.'s Queen’s Award for Enterprise
International online payment provider Ukash has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
Mariah Milano to Appear on 'Babestation' in U.K.
Adult star Mariah Milano will appear on the U.K.'s "Babestation," a live and unscripted TV show that is broadcast nationwide on Britain's Sky cable network.