The best VPN for the UK in 2025: top picks to secure yourself in Britain or as a Brit abroad

By Dan Sung, Rob Dunne for TechRadar
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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The number of servers and server locations is another relevant factor to consider. More options mean a better chance of getting a fast and reliable connection. VPN apps should be straightforward and user-friendly, too, and the number of simultaneous connections supported might be another crucial factor for users looking to secure all family devices.

Will the UK ban VPNs?

There are no plans to ban VPNs outright. However, following the introduction of age verification measures in July to prevent children from viewing adult content online, and the consequent surge in VPN usage, its use could undergo some reform.

However, the responsibility is more likely to lie with websites hosting inappropriate material rather than VPN providers. Cybersecurity expert Ilia Kolochenko noted that “We will probably see additional legislation pretty soon that will require adult-oriented websites to ban VPN traffic […] some VPNs will remain undetected, but about 90% of the most popular free and commercial VPN services can be fingerprinted – and will likely be blocked by adult-content providers.” Read Full Article