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Stringfellows has applied to Westminster City Council for a second London venue in Mayfair, drawing objections from the Metropolitan Police and local residents over late-night hours and noise. Here's what's actually being proposed, who's pushing back, and how it fits into a broader fight over London nightlife licensing in 2026.
Ofcom has spent 2026 escalating fines against UK-facing adult websites over age-verification failures, with penalties now reaching £1.35 million. Here's what the Online Safety Act actually requires, how the fines have climbed, and why the enforcement net is widening beyond dedicated pornography sites.
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 received Royal Assent in April, capping a fight over a cluster of amendments that would have criminalised paying for sex and operating adult advertising websites. Here's what was actually proposed, who lined up on each side, and why the debate isn't as settled as either side claims.
CSU politician Dorothee Bär has renewed her push for a Swedish-style ban on buying sex in Germany, arguing the country's regulated system has failed. Industry groups and at least one state minister disagree. Here's what's actually being proposed, who's pushing back, and what's really in effect today.
The Bundestag is set to debate a sweeping reform of Germany's trafficking laws on June 26, transposing an EU directive and introducing a new demand-side offense. Here's what the bill actually changes — and why it's a different legal framework entirely from the regulated companionship industry.
Germany's federal statistics office reported roughly 32,500 registered sex workers under the ProstSchG at the end of 2025 — up slightly from 2024, but still well below pre-pandemic levels. Here's what the new Destatis data actually shows, who's registered, and what the numbers leave out.
