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UK Tory Minister Blames Joblessness Crisis on Pornography, Video Games
The U.K. Tory government’s Work and Pensions Secretary this week blamed “pornography and video games” for what he called “a mental health crisis among young men” that he claims has resulted in them leaving the workforce.
YouPay, Layers Accountancy Partner to Offer Financial Advice to UK Creators
Gifting platform YouPay has partnered with accounting firm Layers Accountancy to offer U.K.-based creators financial and tax advice to operate their businesses successfully.
UK Regulator Ofcom Rejects OnlyFans' Complaint About Unfair Treatment by the BBC
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has rejected a formal complaint from OnlyFans, which alleged unfair treatment during a 2022 BBC report about its moderation practices.
UK Media Regulator Encourages Companies, Creators to Provide Feedback on 'Categorized Services'
U.K. media regulator Ofcom is again asking adult industry companies, creators and other stakeholders to provide feedback to help it establish new regulations under the Online Safety Act (OSA) — regulations that will impact the accessibility of online adult content.
Überlube Signs With Little Leaf Agency for UK Representation
Pleasure brand Überlube has signed with Little Leaf Agency for publicity representation in the UK.
Age Verification Trade Group Weighs In on UK Consultation
The Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA) filed earlier this month its response to U.K. media regulator Ofcom's consultation soliciting feedback on the regulation of adult websites under Part 5 of the Online Safety Act.
DahliaIsDopey Spotlighted on Daily Sport UK
DahliaIsDopey is spotlighted in an interview for Daily Sport UK.
FSC Offers Feedback to UK Regulator on Age Verification Guidelines
The Free Speech Coalition released a statement Tuesday detailing the response it submitted to U.K. media regulator Ofcom as part of a "consultation" soliciting industry feedback on the age verification guidelines in the new Online Safety Act.
FSC Meets With UK Baroness in Charge of Tory Government's Porn Review
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has met with Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, the House of Lords member charged by the U.K. government with conducting a full review of the country's pornography laws.
UK Media Regulator Encourages Companies, Creators to Provide Feedback on New Rules for Adult Content
U.K media regulator Ofcom is encouraging all members of the adult industry, including companies, creators and other stakeholders, to provide feedback to help it establish new regulations under the recent Online Safety Act — regulations that will impact the accessibility of online adult content.
Le Wand Massager Tops Good Housekeeping UK 'Best Vibrators' List
The Le Wand Rechargeable Massager has scored the top spot on Good Housekeeping UK's "Best Vibrators" list.
As UK Government Highlights New Online Crimes, Regulator Requests Adult Industry Feedback
The U.K. government issued this week a circular to inform the police and other relevant public authorities of new criminal offenses resulting from the Online Safety Act, some of which will affect adult websites.
UK Government Unveils Public Questionnaire for Baroness-Led 'Porn Review'
The Tory government led by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled this week a public survey questionnaire intended to help guide its pending review of legislation dealing with adult content
AI Facial Scanning Providers Rush to Offer Age Verification Compliance Solutions
Several tech companies are offering new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to estimate the age of people accessing websites, taking advantage of potentially lucrative opportunities for enabling compliance with the U.K.’s new Online Safety Act and similar legislation moving forward in the EU and the U.S.
Christian Activists Pressure UK Government to Regulate Adult Creators
Leading U.K. evangelical publication Premier Christianity published an editorial Monday by the acting CEO of its parent company, urging expansion of the Online Safety Act to directly target adult content, especially user-generated content.
UK Government Unveils Controversial Age Verification Guidelines for Adult Content
U.K. media regulator Ofcom, the government authority tasked by the recently enacted Online Safety Act with online content restriction enforcement, issued on Tuesday its first guidance to adult websites regarding age verification.
UK Performer, TV Personality Sophie Anderson Passes Away at 36
U.K. performer, creator and TV personality Sophie Anderson has passed away at 36, industry friends and associates have confirmed.
CAM4 Hires Mark Hassell as UK Regional Manager
CAM4 has hired industry veteran Mark Hassell as its new regional manager for its U.K. division.
UK's Controversial 'Online Safety Bill' Becomes Law
The U.K.’s controversial Online Safety Bill received royal assent Thursday and became law.
Countess Diamond to Attend UK Fetish Awards
Countess Diamond will attend the UK Fetish Awards and its red carpet ceremony, on Nov. 7.