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What the title says really, I'm looking for a nice set of rules that are fun and easy to use.

http://secretsofthethirdreich.com/forums/index.php?topic=2441.0

Berlin or Bust!

Pro: Free and easy to play

Con: it's a Beta. But do you really need a polished point system or are you cool with just throwing some dudes on the table?


http://www.ambushalleygames.com/

Force on Force

The squad is the smallest unit (as opposed to a single model) with individual models ultimately representing the demarkation of the squad's footprint and acting as a sort of "wound counter". Granted, I don't have as much actual gaming experience with this ruleset but the read-through of the rules blew my mind!

Rapid Fire has a strong following.
http://www.rapid-fire.uk.com/index.htm
It is intended for 20mm but could be adapted easily by changing distances.

Too Fat Lardies rules are well regarded.
http://toofatlardies.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30&zenid=8ff23d387dc1efc344f371d197cdd715
"I Ain't Been Shot, Mum" is a company level set.

Panzer Marsch
http://www.worgaimz.karoo.net/pm/files/about.html
Another larger battle set.


If you really want to play 28mm you are probably looking for skirmish rules, in which case the following are available:

Nuts!
http://www.angelfire.com/az3/twohourwargames/ww2.htm

Disposable Heroes
http://store.ironivangames.com/disposable-heroes-and-coffin-for-seven-brothers.html

Arc of Fire
http://www.brigadegames.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BGAHSL&Product_Code=SF-AOF&Category_Code=WRWW2

Rules of Engagement
http://www.greatescapegames.co.uk/

There is plenty of choice.

You are no doubt already aware of Flames Of War.

Thanks for the suggestions lads, it's almost weekend so I can look at them all.