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UK Performer Rebecca Jane Smyth Passes Away at 51
Veteran British performer Rebecca Jane Smyth has passed away, according to her longtime friend, Tanya Virago. She was 51.
UK Regulator Ofcom Publishes 1st Edition of Online Safety Codes
U.K. communications regulator Ofcom published on Monday the first edition of its online safety codes of practice and guidance for adult websites.
CockBlock Toys, O-Products Ink Exclusive UK/Europe Distro Deal
Pleasure brand CockBlock Toys has signed an exclusive deal with O-Products for U.K. and European distribution.
ASACP Urges Compliance With UK Online Safety Act
LOS ANGELES — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has issued a statement advising adult companies to prepare to comply with the age assurance provisions of the U.K.'s Online Safety Act, which go into effect in 2025.
Pornhub Rejects Claim It Plans to 'Avoid' Age Verification in UK
Pornhub parent company Aylo told XBIZ on Monday that a recent report claiming the site will use a “loophole” to sidestep age verification requirements under the U.K.’s Online Safety Act is “misleading,” and that the company will always ensure its sites are compliant.
UK Tech Secretary Lists Age Verification Among OSA Priorities
Peter Kyle, the U.K.’s Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, on Wednesday made public a draft version of his priorities for implementing the Online Safety Act (OSA), including age verification.
UK Government Report Downplays Online Safety Act's Potential Impact on Porn Sites
The U.K. government released on Wednesday a new report assessing the likely impact of implementing the provisions of the controversial Online Safety Act (OSA), revealing adult industry concerns that a standalone provision directly targeting porn sites will render their operation in the U.K. “not feasible.”
Erika Lust to Conclude UK Tour in London Tonight
Erika Lust will conclude a three-date tour of the U.K. in London tonight at the Rio Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
UK Adult Studio Climaxx Media Launches
New U.K. adult content production company Climaxx Media has officially launched.
US, UK Sign Joint Agreement to Regulate Internet 'Harms'
The U.S. and the U.K. have signed a joint agreement to coordinate efforts to regulate internet content — including adult content — in order to “advance stronger protections for children.”
Cruel Reell Scores 4 UK Glamour Award Nominations
Cruel Reell has nabbed four UK Glamour Award nominations in the Glamour Model, Promo Model, Webcam Performer and Best Industry Website categories.
Cruel Reell Scores 2 UK Fetish Awards Noms
Cruel Reell has nabbed two UK Fetish Awards nominations, in the Dominatrix and Fetish Model categories.
The Daily Mail Revives Discredited 'Pornography-Induced Erectile Dysfunction' (PIED) Theory
Conservative U.K. tabloid The Daily Mail this week revived the pseudo-medical concept of Pornography-Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED) in a porn panic piece, which used as its source statements by a British orthopedic surgeon.
UK Labour Government Confirms it Will Continue Baroness-Led 'Porn Review'
The Labour government of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed it will continue the controversial full review of British pornography laws ordered by former Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in 2023.
FirmTech Hires Suzanne Noble as UK Sales and Marketing Director
Sexual wellness brand FirmTech has hired industry veteran Suzanne Noble as its new director of sales and marketing for the U.K.
FSC's Alison Boden Delivers Keynote at UK Age Assurance Regulator Event
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden delivered the keynote presentation at a recent meeting on age verification hosted by U.K. communications regulator Ofcom.
Senior Labour MP Launches Attack on All Porn, Sex Work
A senior Labour MP on Tuesday launched an attack against adult websites, saying they are “characterized by lawlessness,” and called for further criminalization of all sex work.
House of Bathory to Hold Inaugural OnlyFest UK Creator Event
House of Bathory Events will hold a new U.K. creator event, OnlyFest, from July 18 to 21.
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.