# The ransomware payment ban: what’s the potential impact for UK businesses?

> In the past year, the UK government has signaled that it intends to take a more proactive stance on tackling ransomware by introducing a targeted ban on ransomware payments.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-ransomware-payment-ban-whats-the-potential-impact-for-uk-businesses?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=691357e7e24aec5861141d54)
- **Published:** 2025-11-11
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ransomware #payment #businesses #government #impact #intends #potential #bodies
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