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UK Charity Releases Study on Financial Discrimination Against Sex Workers
National Ugly Mugs, a U.K. charity focused on sex worker rights and outreach, has released a comprehensive research report on financial discrimination against sex workers in the U.K., including adult performers and businesses.
U.K. Lord: Porn 'Normalizes Sexual Behavior' Unfit for 'Wooing a Woman'
The Earl of Erroll, a British nobleman with an inherited title dating back to the 15th century, gave a speech to the House of Lords supporting state intervention in adult content through a revamped Online Safety Bill, claiming that online porn “normalizes anal sex and blowjobs” which “are just really not about how to go around wooing a woman.”
U.K. Survey Shows Top 'Porn Filters' Also Blocking Non-Porn Content
A late-2021 U.K. survey of top parental control apps on Google Play found that practically all of them were blocking LGBTQ and sex-education sites as “adult content.”
France, Germany, U.K. Move Toward Segregating Adult Content Behind 'Soft Paywall'
The French government has given another ultimatum to five adult websites to implement age verification measures by today, or face being completely blocked in the entire country.
UK Parliamentary Committee Endorses Restrictive 'Online Safety' Bill
A U.K. parliamentary committee published earlier this week a report on the draft of a restrictive Online Safety Bill being actively promoted by Boris Johnson’s government, several Labor MPs and virtually all the U.K. press.
U.K. Government Ready to Move Forward With Controversial Age Verification Scheme
The conservative U.K. government led by Boris Johnson has signaled to establishment newspaper The Times that it is ready to revive an age verification scheme for online adult content — a plan previously shelved in favor of the pending Online Safety Bill.
UK High Court Allows London Clergyman's Campaign for Age Verification Review
Following a religiously inspired campaign by a London clergyman, the High Court in the U.K. has opened the way for a legal challenge to the government’s 2019 decision to suspend the implementation of an age verification scheme for “pornography sites.”
UK-Based Online Video Platforms Threatened With Fines Over 'Harmful' Content
U.K. media regulator Ofcom — currently led by conservative Boris Johnson appointee Melanie Dawes — today issued “new guidance" for video-sharing platform providers regarding what the government considers “measures to protect users from harmful material.”
UK Press, Anti-Porn Activists Exploit Shocking Murder, Call for Censorship
Several anti-porn activists and editorialists in the U.K. have attempted over the last few days to shift the conversation about the killing of a woman by a man — later revealed to be a member of the Metropolitan police who falsely arrested her and abducted her — towards a condemnation of all “online pornography” and a renewed call for state censorship.
U.K. Crypto Platform Vicewrld to Shoot New 'Taxi Ride' Series
British crypto platform Vicewrld has announced a projected “crypto porn series” based on the popular “taxi ride” concept.
Danny D Dispels Myths About U.K. Adult Sets for LADbible
Award-winning U.K. director and performer Danny D gave a video interview to popular British digital magazine for men LADbible, explaining what a typical day on one of his sets is like.
Boris Johnson Appointee Blames 'Porn' for Sexual Harassment in U.K. Schools
Several government watchdog organizations and officials in the U.K., including England’s new “Children’s Commissioner,” are currently conducting a campaign to address reports of an “epidemic of sexual harassment” in public and private schools, with much of the blame placed on online porn.
Mistress Eva to Discuss 'Sex Work & the Future' at U.K.'s Wilderness Festival
Mistress Eva (aka Eva Oh) will be a guest at this year’s Wilderness Festival, set for August 5-8 in Oxfordshire, England. She will discuss the future of sex work alongside London’s Mistress Adreena.
Cloud Climax Offers Loyalty Program for U.K. Doll Enthusiasts
U.K. doll retailer Cloud Climax has announced the launch of The Club, a members-only loyalty program offering dedicated news and features aimed at the love doll and robotics markets.
U.K.-Based Premium Fan Site EscapeNow Targets Overseas Creators
U.K.-based premium fan site EscapeNow has announced the onboarding of over 1,000 content creators from over 25 countries, with a rise in models, influencers and vloggers from overseas regions — particularly India and Southeast Asia — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Segpay Adds Cosmo Payment for E.U., U.K. Merchants
Segpay announced today the addition of pay-out solution Cosmo Payment, which allows both EU and UK merchants to settle payments in USD, Euros and GBP.
Swiss Navy Partners With Shots for Exclusive Europe, U.K. Distro
M.D. Science Lab, makers of the Swiss Navy brand, has announced an exclusive partnership with distributor Shots to cover Europe and the United Kingdom.
Lovehoney Among U.K. Businesses to Receive 'Queen's Award for Enterprise'
Lovehoney is celebrating a new honor, The Queen's Award for Enterprise for "outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales over the last six years," noted a company rep.
Nasstoys Announces Exclusive U.K. Partnership With ABS
Nasstoys has announced an exclusive U.K. distribution partnership with wholesaler ABS Holdings.
Performer Marcus Quillan Launches U.K-Based Alt-Porn Subscription Site
U.K.-based musician and adult performer Marcus Quillan has launched alt-porn subscription site ThousandFacesFilm.com that seeks to produce "quirky, theatrical porn" inspired by "indie, alternative and queer porn movements."