Proton VPN

Proton VPN stands as the premier choice for UK users who prioritise privacy above all else. Created by the team behind the encrypted email service ProtonMail, Proton VPN benefits from the same Swiss privacy ethos and strong legal protections. Switzerland's position outside the EU and its robust privacy laws make it one of the most favourable jurisdictions for a VPN provider.

The network is enormous — over 17,000 servers across 117 countries, including an impressive 733 servers in the United Kingdom alone. This massive UK presence ensures consistently fast connections and reliable access to British content. Speeds reach over 1,500 Mbps on UK connections, making it one of the fastest options available.

Every Proton VPN app is open-source, meaning the code is publicly available for security researchers to audit. Annual independent audits by Securitum verify the no-logs policy. The Secure Core feature routes traffic through privacy-friendly countries like Switzerland and Iceland before reaching the destination, providing protection even if an exit server is compromised.

For UK users, Proton VPN also offers a genuinely useful free tier with no data limits — a rarity in the VPN market. While the free plan is limited to servers in 5 countries, the paid plans unlock the full network and streaming capabilities for BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK, and ITVX.