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U.K. Site Cracking Down on Illegal Adult Job Posts
The U.K. government's official job-posting website, Jobcentre Plus, is cracking down on employers offering illegal jobs in the adult entertainment industry. The new rules will apply to all adult entertainment industry jobs involving physical contact, including sauna workers, escorts and massage parlor workers.
Global Accés Offers U.K. SMS Billing
Billing solutions provider Global Accés S.L. has expanded its phone billing options to include SMS billing for the U.K. market.
In the U.K., Taxi Drivers May Give Out Condoms
Public health experts are recommending that taxi drivers and club owners provide free condoms to patrons in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
All Boys Signs Distro Deal With U.K.’s Entice Male
Gay distributor All Boys Video has signed an exclusive North American distribution deal with U.K.-based gay non-condom studio Entice Male, producer of the “Brit Lads Bareback” series.
Smash Pictures Expands U.K. Licensing Deal
Gonzo studio Smash Pictures has expanded its European licensing deal with British retailer Nice ‘n’ Naughty to include eight of the studio’s newest titles.
HIV-Infected Model Weighs Suit Over U.K. Shoot
One of the models who allegedly contracted HIV on a bareback gay production in the U.K. is considering legal action against the production company on charges of negligence, according to Boyz.co.uk writer Karl Riley.
Gazzman Nominated at U.K. Adult Film & TV Awards
Celebrated adult director and Harmony Films head of production Gazzman eyes another four awards at the upcoming U.K. Adult Film & TV Awards 2007.
2 Smash Titles Receive U.K. Adult Film Awards Nom
Smash Pictures' "Secretaries Day" and "Cheating Housewives 1," distributed exclusively in the U.K. by Nice N Naughty Wholesale, have been nominated for Best Overseas Film by the 2007 U.K. Adult Film and TV Awards.
U.K. Org Calls for More Filters to Be Installed on PCs
Britain's National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is renewing its call for child safety software to be built into new computers after a test showed that major PC retailers did not offer parents programs to protect their children.
Extreme in the U.K.
England's House of Commons is discussing a proposed law that could criminalize the possession of what U.K. politicians have been loosely describing as "extreme pornography."
Report: 3 U.K. Performers Infected With HIV
Three performers became infected with HIV last month during the production of a gay bareback movie, according to gay online magazine Boyz.co.uk.
Spartacus Expands Distribution in Germany, Australia, U.K.
Fetish specialty manufacturer Spartacus Enterprises has expanded its worldwide distribution with deals in Germany, Australia and the U.K. — the company's largest international expansion plan.
Adults Only Show Brings Erotica to U.K.
Adult entertainment comes to the British Midlands when the Adults Only Show takes place from Oct. 5-7 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. The show is the first adult industry fan show to be held outside of the London area and will feature British adult stars and adult vendors.
SexQube.tv to Appear at U.K. Adults Only Show
Adult TV and video-on-demand provider Petel Inc. will showcase its SexQube.tv channel at the Adults Only Show from Oct. 5-7 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.
U.K.'s 'Erotic Review' Starts Erotic Photo Competition
The Erotic Review is launching an international photography competition with a top prize of $2,022 for the Erotic Photographer of the Year.
Harmony Films 'Best Film Brand' at U.K.'s Erotic Trade Only Awards
Harmony Films received the Best Film Brand award from U.K. magazine Erotic Trade Only at its July 22 ceremonies.
Selling Adult in the U.K.
Even though British politicians do not like to admit it, one of the industries that contributes to Great Britain's economic health is adult entertainment.
U.K. Advertisers Pull Ads on IMDB
Two advertisers have pulled online ads off of Amazon’s Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) after finding the banners placed next to listings for adult movie titles.
U.K. Company Offers 1-Year Streaming Video Rentals
Adult video-on-demand provider Strictly Broadband now is offering streaming movie rentals for a one-year rental period from its two websites, StrictlyBroadband.com and StrictlyGayMovies.com.
U.K. Teen Sues DVD Distributor For Use of Her Image
In a case that could serve as a cautionary tale for adult companies that contract out artwork to third parties, a British teenager has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Tampa against TVX Films, alleging that without authorization the company used her self-portrait as box cover and DVD face art for a new edition of the 1982 adult film “Body Magic.”