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Money & savings

Savings accounts, ISAs, life insurance, brokerage — grow your money.

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Vanguard UK

Low-cost index funds and ETFs, straight from the source

Vanguard lets UK investors buy its famous low-cost index funds and ETFs (including LifeStrategy and target-date funds) inside a Stocks & Shares ISA, SIPP or general account.

Very low fund costs and a capped account fee
Ready-made LifeStrategy / target-date funds
ISA, SIPP and general account available
Ideal for long-term, hands-off investing

Best for : Long-term investors who want cheap, diversified index funds

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Trading 212

Commission-free investing with a cash ISA twist

Trading 212 offers commission-free shares and ETFs, a Stocks & Shares ISA, fractional shares and a competitive Cash ISA — all in a slick, beginner-friendly app.

Commission-free shares and ETFs
Stocks & Shares ISA + competitive Cash ISA
Fractional shares and automated 'Pies'
Beginner-friendly app

Best for : Beginners and cost-conscious investors wanting commission-free trades

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Hargreaves Lansdown

The UK's largest investment platform, full-featured

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's biggest DIY investment platform, with a huge choice of funds, shares and ETFs, top-tier research and ISA, SIPP and JISA accounts.

Whole-of-market funds, shares and ETFs
Excellent research and customer service
ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA available
Reliable, well-established platform

Best for : Investors who want maximum choice, research and support

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Nutmeg

Managed portfolios on autopilot, backed by JPMorgan

Nutmeg is a leading UK robo-adviser: pick a risk level and it builds and manages a diversified portfolio for you, inside an ISA, Junior ISA, pension or general account.

Fully managed, hands-off portfolios
Choose risk level and investment style
ISA, LISA, Junior ISA and pension
Backed by JPMorgan

Best for : Hands-off investors who want their portfolio managed for them

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The guide

Understanding : money & savings

Beyond a checking account, many solutions exist to save or invest. Regulated savings, life insurance, ISAs, brokerage accounts, robo-advisors: we compare on yield, fees and risk.

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Stocks & Shares ISA: how to start investing in the UK (2026)

What an ISA is, the £20,000 allowance, index funds vs picking stocks, fees that quietly eat returns, and how to start — the 48h beginner's guide to investing.

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