Coincorner if you don't mind KYC. Good bitcoin only culture, supports lightning, options for 'sats back', and various other innovations (nfc stuff).

Ideal is bisq Peer to peer, no doxing, takes a little getting used to, but search up a guide and get started.

As you say, uk plebs should have it better... our central bank isn't on fire, it's the opposite... cbdc incoming.