6 of the best free and paid VPNs in the UK

How can you protect your personal information when online? With virtual private networks, or VPNs, that’s how. But which VPN is best for you, and do you need to pay for the service? Based on customer reviews, we are comparing the best VPNs (both paid and free) in the UK to give you a clear answer...

For those feeling confused, here’s the inside story on a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. It’s essentially a connection method used to add security and privacy to private and public networks, like the internet.

Personal VPNs are becoming increasingly popular as more of our everyday life transitions to the web. A VPN improves privacy because the user's initial IP address is replaced with one from the VPN provider. Those subscribed to a VPN can obtain an IP address from any gateway city the VPN service provides. Read more...