James Warwick

James is the CEO of Trading Brokers as well as Spread Bet (spreadbet.ai). He is a leader in the space of trading broker comparisons and reviews for a UK audience. Previously a Senior Director working in a FTSE 100 company, he is now a full-time trader and has a passion for educating UK traders.

May 24, 2026 0 19
Oanda is a great platform for UK traders, but if you are looking to switch there are some ...
May 24, 2026 0 4
Looking at Pepperstone vs CMC, you might think they're two completely different brokers for two completely different audiences, ...
May 24, 2026 0 15
In this battle we compare XTB vs IG - two brokers that also offer great ISA investing as ...
May 14, 2026 0 618
Finding that balance between a trading platform and investing is hard - people often refer to this as ...
August 13, 2025 0 382
OK, so you are sick and tired of your old broker and you’re considering a switch. How do ...
January 31, 2025 0 564
I know some people assume that trading platforms have hit a plateau, or that once you’ve got basic charting, news ...
December 26, 2024 0 582
Forex.com vs Pepperstone - which broker is better for UK traders? Whilst it's a tight clash ultimately Pepperstone ...
December 26, 2024 0 595
Beginners often ask us, how do trading platforms make money - I can't see any upfront fees... so ...
December 20, 2024 0 607
Looking for the best MT4 brokers in the UK? Metatrader 4 (MT4) is a classic online trading platform, ...
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Our free forex lot size calculator is designed to guide beginner UK traders on position sizing for risk ...

Best Brokers

UK Spread Betting & Investing Platform 
IG is a pioneer in trading (even inventing spread betting), offering FCA-regulation and access to over 17,000 instruments, ideal for serious UK traders.

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68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Trusted, Australian-Based Broker 
Excellent user experience with commonly used options like TradingView, MT4, MT5 & cTrader 

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75.5% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading on margin with this provider

Impressive all-rounder & FX specialist.
Incredible trading experience for beginner and intermediate traders alike.

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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.