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FSC Appoints Vince Charlton as AV Liaison for UK, Europe
Industry veteran Vince Charlton will join FSC as the organization’s Age Verification Policy Liaison — with a special focus on the U.K. and Europe — as it works to more proactively engage legislators and regulators.
Conservative UK Prime Minister Orders Review of All Porn Laws
Rishi Sunak, the Conservative prime minister of the U.K., has ordered a full review of British pornography laws.
Apple Warns UK Government of Serious Privacy Risks if 'Online Safety Bill' Passes
Apple has issued a statement warning against serious privacy risks that it says would result from the passage of the Online Safety Bill currently being fast-tracked by the Conservative government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
British Baroness Defends Controversial California Age Verification Law She Inspired
The Baroness Beeban Kidron, a British aristocrat with California and Hollywood ties, was the subject last week of a fawning profile by Politico, in which she continued to defend her controversial campaigns for internet age verification in the U.K. and California.
Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey Launches Speaking Tour of UK
Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey is launching a speaking tour of the UK to discuss a variety of topics.
Le Wand Rechargeable Massager Named 'Best Vibrator' by Good Housekeeping UK
Good Housekeeping UK has selected the Le Wand Rechargeable Massager as its pick for Best Vibrator of 2023.
Vice Report Eviscerates UK MP's Anti-Porn Propaganda Report
Vice this week published an article criticizing a report by the U.K.’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation (APPG-CSE), which repeated anti-porn myths and recommended a state crackdown on sexual expression online.
Marie Claire UK Recommends Pjur's 'Analyse Me,' 'Back Door' Lubes
The U.K. edition of Marie Claire magazine has featured two Pjur products in its recent listing of the seven best personal lubricants for anal sex.
U.K. M.P.s Report Rehashes Anti-Porn Myths, Recommends Crackdown
The U.K.’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation (APPG-CSE) today released a report repeating myths and stereotypes peddled by anti-porn activists and recommending a wide-ranging state crackdown on sexual expression online.
Influential UK Journalist Advocates Outlawing Adult Content, Jailing Producers
Influential British journalist Jenni Murray published an extremist tirade in the Daily Mail last week, advocating for all adult content to be made illegal and for the imprisonment of its producers and distributors.
MYLF Network Launches New UK Collab Series 'Shag Street'
MYLF has debuted the newest addition to its content network, the UK collaboration series Shag Street.
Anti-Porn UK MPs Stage Rebellion to Strengthen 'Online Safety Bill'
Members of the ruling Conservative Party in the U.K. are challenging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak by drafting new amendments meant to strengthen the controversial Online Safety Bill by increasing liability for platforms hosting adult content.
POV Adventure Debuts 1st UK Production Featuring Newcomer Summer Fox
POV Adventure is debuting its first U.K. production featuring industry newcomer Summer Fox.
Marie Claire UK Reviews 'Intense' Satisfyer Pro 2+
Marie Claire U.K.’s sexpert, Ness Cooper, has reviewed the Satisfyer Pro 2+ and declared herself “a fan.”
Scarlett Jones: Rising UK Star Reflects on Blossoming Career
Before U.K. adult star Scarlett Jones blossomed into an award-winning performer with fast-growing stardom, she was raising the eyebrows of many a Catholic nun in her youth.
Sabien DeMonia Earns UK Fetish Award
Sabien Demonia won a UK Fetish Award for “Best Webcam Performer.”
UK: New Tory Government Backpedals From Plan to Censor 'Legal But Harmful' Content
New U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has indicated that his Tory government will backpedal from controversial language in the proposed Online Safety Bill, which would have required online services to remove content that some MPs consider “legal but harmful,” including most pornography.
OnlyFans CEO Hits Back Against Sensationalist Allegations by BBC Reporter
OnlyFans CEO Amrapali “Ami” Gan has rebutted allegations of child exploitation in a sensationalist advocacy piece by an anti-porn BBC reporter, defending the site as “truly the safest and most inclusive social-media platform.”
Marie Claire UK Features Smile Makers' 'The Billionaire' Vibrator
Smile Makers' The Billionaire, marketed as “a chic vibrator for beginners," was named this week by Marie Claire U.K. as one of the magazine’s “20 Best Sex Toys.”
UK Government Reverses Policy, Threatens 'Crackdown' on Pornhub, xHamster
The U.K.’s Conservative government today reversed a longstanding position by vowing to “crack down on porn sites,” and selectively enforce controversial legislation by targeting four high-profile tube sites, including Pornhub and xHamster.