Although initially missing from the U.K.’s next attempt at internet regulation, pressure from children’s charities, age verification providers and vocal parliamentarians persuaded the government to revamp the defunct regime through the Online Safety Act.

I think "age verification providers" are a bit biased here. I'd imagine VPN companies are lobbying hard for this too as they will gain from this.

Another argument for physical media - I am pretty sure I have a VHS around here with something smutty on it...