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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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How much do I need in an ISA to target £750 a month of passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Hoping to build a lucrative passive income stream by investing in an ISA this year? Mark Hartley outlines how this…

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FTSE 100 wobble: a rare chance to boost passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

With markets in turmoil, Andrew Mackie is focused on identifying stocks that could help build steady passive income for the…

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How much will I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The exact amount of money needed for a chunky £1,000 monthly passive income depends greatly on the type of ISA…

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Tesco shares: 1 huge risk investors can’t ignore before April results

| Ken Hall

Markets have been rattled by the impacts of conflict in the Middle East. Ken Hall has one big worry that…

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Could a stock market correction be good news for passive income?

| Ken Hall

Falling markets make investors nervous, but Ken Hall thinks a clear strategy and long-term focus could help boost long-term passive…

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4 UK shares that could provide a 10%+ annual ISA return

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several stocks that could be included in a diversified ISA portfolio to help generate a yield…

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At over 10%, I couldn’t resist this FTSE 250 share’s yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has bought into a 10%+ yielding FTSE 250 income share that the market has lately…

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How much do you really need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Looking for ways to earn reliable passive income in an ISA? Our writer explores the path to five-figure earnings.

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As the FTSE 100 tanks, consider buying this cheap dividend stock with a 7.3% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is in meltdown mode due to the spike in oil prices. This is creating opportunities for…

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How are Lloyds shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have taken a tumble in the last month. What has happened? And could this be a golden opportunity…

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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

| Ken Hall

Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

| Harshil Patel

With a bit of maths, our writer illustrates how an investor could shrink their initial ISA investment while supersizing dividend…

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£5,000 invested in Fresnillo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Fresnillo shares have pulled back sharply from recent highs in the FTSE 100. Is this a chance to consider buying…

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Are investors taking a massive gamble by chasing the BP share price higher?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who thought the BP share price would continue to rocket as the Iran war intensifies may have been surprised…

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How much passive income can you earn by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

With dividend yields up to 10%, REITs might be some of the top passive income opportunities for UK investors in…

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Diageo shares are back at 2012 levels. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen around 65% from their highs and now trade at levels not seen for well over a…

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An unmissable chance to get an eye-popping second income from FTSE shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors hunting for a generous second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks may find that now's a…

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Down 23%, are Barclays shares back in the bargain bin?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have plunged by almost a quarter since their February high. However, higher energy prices could boost profits for…

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I asked ChatGPT to settle the ISA v SIPP debate once and for all. It said…

| Harvey Jones

Instead of working out whether an ISA or SIPP is the better tax wrapper, Harvey Jones called the robots in.…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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Here’s why 8.8%-yielding Legal & General shares remain my top pick for a high-income retirement portfolio

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have delivered years of rising income for my family — and new forecasts suggest the payouts…

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How can investors target £9,089 a year in passive income from 1,677 shares in this underrated FTSE high-yield star after strong 2025 results?

| Simon Watkins

Passive income is getting harder to find. But one overlooked FTSE stock may be quietly setting up a long term…

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Down 60%! A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 beaten-down UK stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights two UK stocks that are cheaper than they were 10 years ago and offer juicy dividend yields…

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Why do 2 of my favourite second income stocks look so cheap right now?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer was shocked to find two dividend stocks in his second income portfolio trading at prices far below fair…

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£10k invested in BP and Shell shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Conflict in Iran has rattled global stock markets but it's been helpful for FTSE 100 oil giants. Harvey Jones says…

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The dividend yield of these 2 income stocks just jumped almost 25%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an income stock he feels is attractive given the recent share price slump, but also outlines…

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Aviva shares now yield 6.6%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The dividend yield on Aviva shares is currently at a very attractive level. Could the insurer be a great source…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 10.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 energy stock offers a jaw-dropping 10.1% yield that continues to be covered by cash flow! Is this…

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A 6.5% forecast dividend yield! 1 FTSE 250 income stock to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 stock offers a 6%+ yield and looks significantly mispriced, with recent results hinting at a stronger business…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

| Ken Hall

These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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How I’m using top dividend stocks to try and turn £513.86 a month into a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be boring, but in the long run they can unlock extraordinary wealth. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Looking for decades of passive income? Consider these 2 top dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

These passive income stocks have around 80 years of consecutive payout growth between them. Royston Wild explains what makes them…

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Down 11%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 dividend gem at a dirt-cheap price?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem has a forecast dividend yield of 7% and looks extremely underpriced to its ‘fair value’, offering…

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Just 1 year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance could generate a £1,900 annual passive income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Fretting about the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline? Our writer has an upbeat approach, focusing on ongoing passive…

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As global markets dip, British passive income stocks offer higher yields at cheaper prices

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at some higher-yielding FTSE stocks that have taken a hard hit in the past month.…

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7.8% dividend yield! A dirt-cheap UK income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m on the hunt for lucrative passive income opportunities, and this under-the-radar FTSE stock currently offers a whopping 7.8% dividend…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £10,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how big an ISA needs to be to earn a chunky tax-free second income in 2026, and…

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Should I dump my Lloyds shares before markets crash?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have held reasonably steady during the recent bout of stock market volatility but some investors may be wondering…

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With 6%+ yields, are these two of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

| James Beard

There are loads of incredible dividend shares around. But stocks offering generous levels of passive income could be value traps.…

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