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Articles on Trading in the UK

In our Articles section we explore UK trading brokers, the impact regulation has on the broker industry, as well as compare brokers side-by-side and share in-depth personal reviews of the top UK trading platforms. Trading is difficult, let your hunt for a trading broker be easy.


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  • Pepperstone vs SpreadEx: UK Broker Comparison

    Pepperstone vs SpreadEx: UK Broker Comparison

    Pepperstone vs SpreadEx… Which is the better mobile trading platform? Which has the better spreads? Which is best for spread betting? Let’s explore the ins-and-outs of both brokers to find out.

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  • Pepperstone vs City Index UK Broker Comparison

    Pepperstone vs City Index UK Broker Comparison

    Let’s explore which is the better broker for UK traders, spread bettors and professional traders – it’s Pepperstone vs City Index.

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  • Best High Volume Brokers for UK Traders

    Best High Volume Brokers for UK Traders

    If you are looking for a high volume broker in the UK, then finding a good one can be a challenge. We’ve compared spreads, account types and fees to find the best broker for trading high volume.

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  • Pepperstone, IG or CMC Markets: Which is Better?

    Pepperstone, IG or CMC Markets: Which is Better?

    In this article we compare three of the top brokers in regulated UK trading, Pepperstone, IG and CMC. We compare their features, platforms and which is best for all kinds of traders.

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  • XTB vs Axi: Broker Comparison

    XTB vs Axi: Broker Comparison

    Axi and XTB aren’t so much competitors as they are compliments. One broker offers spread betting, copy trading and low fees. The other offers ISA investing and an easy to use platform. Here’s our verdict.

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  • Best Spread Betting Brokers for UK Traders

    Best Spread Betting Brokers for UK Traders

        James Warwick | Edited by    John Michaels | Published: June 3, 2026| Updated: August 19, 2026 Best Spread Betting Brokers for UK Traders Finding the best spread betting brokers for UK traders is something we set our minds to way back in 2024, when we created spreadbet.ai. Since then, a lot…

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  • How to Start Trading as a Beginner in the UK

    How to Start Trading as a Beginner in the UK

    If you are a beginner looking to start trading in the UK, there are some things you need to know… How to find a broker, what are the best platforms and what can you trade, are just a few. This article breaks it all down.

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  • IG vs Vantage Markets

    IG vs Vantage Markets

    In the battle of IG vs Vantage markets, you’d only expect one result, but Vantage Markets surprisingly offers fantastic spreads and is highly competitive on almost every category.

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  • Best Trading 212 Alternatives

    Best Trading 212 Alternatives

    Trading 212 is a fantastic platform – they offer CFD Trading, Stocks & Shares ISAs, SIPPs and even Cash ISAs. But what are the best alternatives for CFD trading? Where can you also open a Stocks & Shares ISA and also trade competitively? Let’s look at the top Trading 212 alternatives for UK traders.

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