BRITAIN’S biggest internet providers are to take significant steps to restrict the flow of pornography into homes and public spaces.

By the turn of the year, more than 8m households who are signed up to Virgin Media and TalkTalk will receive an internet “clean feed” unless they make an explicit request to receive adult material. Another broadband giant, Sky, will from the end of the year require its 4.4m customers to specify if they want to receive material unsuitable for under-18s.

The industry has also agreed to provide a clean wi-fi service on public transport, the high street and sports venues in a significant victory for child protection campaigners.

The development follows a three-year campaign by The Sunday Times to promote higher standards of decency