The UK government has announced plans to ban public sector organizations from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, in a bid to undermine the growing ransomware industry and strengthen national cybersecurity.
Under the proposed legislation, public bodies—including the NHS, local councils, schools, and other critical infrastructure operators—would be prohibited from making ransom payments to hackers. The move builds on existing restrictions that already apply to central government departments and comes amid a series of high-profile cyberattacks that have disrupted vital services.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said the measure is intended to “dismantle the business model that fuels ransomware attacks” and to better protect public services from digital extortion. In addition to the ban, the government is expected to introduce a mandatory reporting regime, requiring all organizations—public and private—to report ransomware incidents and any intention to make a payment.
The plan has been welcomed by cybersecurity experts, who argue that refusing to pay ransoms helps to reduce the profitability of attacks. However, some critics warn that the policy could leave public services vulnerable if no viable alternative recovery options are in place.
If approved, the UK would join a small group of countries taking a hardline stance on ransomware payments, aiming to shift the balance of power away from cybercriminals and toward resilience and transparency.
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