U.K.
Report: U.K Considering New Internet Regulator
Buzzfeed reported today that the U.K. government is planning to establish a new internet regulating authority — similar to British communications regulator Ofcom — that would have the powers to enforce a compulsory code of conduct and age verification for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Lovehoney Selects MC&C for TV Ad Spots in U.K., U.S., Australia
Pleasure products retailer Lovehoney Group Ltd., which has ramped up plans for international expansion, has awarded its global TV advertising account to London and New York media agency MC&C.
FSC Says Bogus Director Has Approached Potential Models for U.K. Shoots
The Free Speech Coalition today issued an industry alert, saying that a person claiming to be a director with Kink.com, and possibly other sites, has been approaching potential models in an attempt to set up shoots. In July, the FSC issued an alert about a similar scam.
How Strict Data Protection Laws in the U.K. Can Affect Your Business
When reading the likes of XBIZ and words such as “permission,” “consent,” “controller” “enforcement” and “punishment” bandied about, you’d be forgiven for expecting a feature on BDSM or kink trends of some sort. I’m sad to be the bearer of disappointing news, but in this case, it’s not to be.
U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service Seeks to Revise 'Obscenity' Laws
The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service today launched a public consultation effort to help revise legal guidance to the country’s “obscenity” laws.
U.K. Porn Stars to Cycle 100 Miles for HIV Awareness
Porn Pedallers, the U.K. adult industry cycling club, will be taking on the epic Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 on Sunday, July 29.
ABS Holdings: Bringing Sex Toys to the U.K. for More Than 40 Years
Many adult businesses have come and gone in the United Kingdom since the 1970s, but wholesale distributor ABS Holdings (ABSHoldings.com) is still going strong after 43 years.
U.K. Lawmakers Weigh Proposal to Knock Off 'Prostitution Websites'
Last week, several hundred protesters lined sidewalks outside Parliament to protest a debate that could possibly create FOSTA-like laws and rid the U.K. of so-called “prostitution websites.”
LELO Taps Cameron Long-Tel to Lead U.K., Ireland Sales
LELO announced today that Cameron Long-Tel has been tapped as the pleasure product company’s new sales manager for U.K. and Ireland.
Austin Armacost Strips Down for U.K.'s Pleasuredrome
Austin Armacost is stripping down for the U.K.'s Pleasuredrome. The "Celebrity Big Brother" star headlines a racy new promo video for London's all-male spa.
Prowler Opens 1st Store Outside of the U.K.
Gay retail brand Prowler has announced the opening of the first Prowler physical retail store outside of the U.K.
U.K. Court Fines Sex Doll Shop for Try-Before-You-Buy Offer
The U.K.’s largest store that sells sex dolls has been fined £10,000 by authorities over its try-before-you-buy sales practice, according to reports.
TrafficStars Discusses Upcoming U.K. Age-Verification Rules
TrafficStars today issued a statement on upcoming U.K. age-verification requirements that will be enforced later this year.
Segpay Secures Reauthorization as U.K. Payment Institution
Segpay has announced its reauthorization as a Payment Institution (PI) in the United Kingdom.
ABS Holdings to Distribute Clandestine Devices' Mimic Across the U.K.
Clandestine Devices has acquired a new distribution deal for its Mimic vibrator, this time with U.K.-based erotic wholesaler ABS Holdings.
Jackman Testifies He Has 'Serious Concerns' Over U.K. Regulatory Gaps
The Open Rights Group’s legal and policy directors faced queries today from the House of Lords on whether the U.K. government should create a new regulatory framework for the internet within its borders.
ABS Holdings to Distribute Kheper Games Products Across U.K., E.U.
2018 XBIZ Award-winning adult game producer Kheper Games has announced that ABS Holdings is now distributing its products in the U.K. and European markets.
Marc Dorcel Issues Plea to Participate in U.K. Age-Verification Consultation
Adult content producer Marc Dorcel has issued a plea for industry stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the U.K.’s upcoming age-verification system for adult content. The consultation period closes on Monday.
U.K. Age-Verification Enforcement Delay Doesn't Surprise Insiders
When news came out this past weekend about the U.K. putting enforcement of age-verification on ice ahead of its proposed spring rollout, few industry insiders were surprised.
U.K. Delays Enforcement of Age-Verification Regulations
The government this weekend said that it needs more time for the British Board of Film Classification to hold public discussion over its proposed guidelines for age verification.