US stock trading app Robinhood launches in the UK

The low-cost trading platform has opened another waiting list for British investors - following two failed attempts to launch in this country - and is hoping to be fully operational next year.

Robinhood app screen
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An American trading app that helped spark a stock-buying frenzy during the pandemic is coming to Britain.

Robinhood has opened a waiting list for UK residents, who will be notified when they can sign up for early access. The low-cost platform is expected to fully launch in early 2024.

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