Top Stock Brokers in UK

Following are some of the top leading stock brokers (broking firms) in the UK:

Barclays Stockbrokers:
It is the UK's number one retail stockbroker, and it has been involved in banking and investment management for over 300 years and in more than 60 countries. Barclays Stockbrokers is the Group name for the businesses of: Barclays Stockbrokers Limited, a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS.

Halifax Share Dealing Limited:
It is a Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager. The Company offers a wide range of services which are designed for investors to get the most from their share dealing account. It has received numerous awards, some of them include:
- 2008 Personal Finance Awards (Best Online Stockbroker)
- 2006 What Investments Awards (Best Stockbroker)
- 2005 Personal Finance & Savings Readership Awards (Best Online Stockbroker)

Pilling & Co Stockbrokers:
It has received numerous awards from the Investors Chronicle voted for by their readers, including the UK’s “Best Execution Only Stockbroker” for “Customer Service”. Pilling & Co's key products and services include: Child Trust Funds (CTFs); Personal Equity Plans (PEPs) and Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs); Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs); Investment Management Service; Discretionary Management Service.

Redmayne-Bentley:
It is one of the largest independent stockbrokers in the UK. The firm is a member of the London Stock Exchange and the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Redmayne-Bentley has received the award for ‘Best ISA Administration’ at Daily Telegraph Wealth Management Awards.

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