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UK safety tech sector grows as Online Safety Act compliance boosts demand

( April 13, 2026, 15:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Demand for the safety tech industry, which includes age verification and content moderation tools, is rising as enforcement of the UK Online Safety Act accelerates, a UK government report has found. As regulator Ofcom assesses how industry tools comply with regulatory codes, the industry is expected to continue growing. The government report said 145 firms operate in the sector, with annual revenues of £704 million.Statement follows. Report attached....

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