Can you open https://service.gov.uk from mainland China?
Sometimes.
Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.
The two are filtered by different means — an unencrypted request by the address and keywords it carries in the clear, an encrypted one by the server name in its TLS handshake — so one working while the other does not is normal.
Frequently asked questions
Is https://service.gov.uk blocked in mainland China right now?
As of the last test on 2026-07-30, https://service.gov.uk is 100% disrupted in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.
Why is https://service.gov.uk blocked in mainland China?
Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.
Since when has https://service.gov.uk been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with https://service.gov.uk from mainland China since 2026-07-30.
How can I access https://service.gov.uk from mainland China?
You need a circumvention tool such as a VPN. GreatFireVPN, built by GreatFire, is designed to bypass the Great Firewall and reach sites like service.gov.uk.
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