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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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Want a second income? These dividend stocks could help with the heavy lifting

| Stephen Wright

High yields and strong track records might mean UK investors looking for a second income don’t have to look too…

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Here’s how investors can target £7,227 a year in dividend income from 4,405 BP shares

| Simon Watkins

BP shares may look like just another oil play, but a strong yield and sharply rising earnings make them a…

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Here’s how another £5,000 invested in this high-yield FTSE 250 star could make me £2,969 a year in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 high-yield play has consistently delivered major dividend income for me in recent years, with analysts forecasting more…

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These 3 UK dividend shares could pay a brilliant £1,500 a year in tax-free ISA income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones plucks out a trio out of high-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100 that offer investors a high…

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A 9.4% yield and 71% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income star?

| Simon Watkins

Taylor Wimpey offers one of the best yields in the FTSE 100, looks very undervalued, and has great growth prospects,…

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Here’s why some analysts think the BP share price could skyrocket in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates why the BP share price has attracted so much attention as the year draws to a close.…

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10% yields! These dividend stocks are on sale in December

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for potentially lucrative dividend stocks can find a lot 'on sale' at the start of December. But are…

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Got £500? These income shares could unlock up to £67.50 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These income shares have some of the highest dividend yields in the UK stock market, and the payouts keep flowing…

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This FTSE 100 stock isn’t the highest-yielding on the index, but it’s been one of the most reliable dividend payers

| James Beard

There are lots of FTSE 100 dividend shares to choose from. Our writer looks at one stock that’s increased its…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s yielding 12.8%. But such an impressive return might not be available for very long

| James Beard

The FTSE 250 is stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer takes a closer look at one of them…

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How an investor could use £35 a week to build passive income streams

| Andrew Mackie

With consistent small investments, I’ve watched modest sums snowball into passive income, proving that even little steps can have long-term…

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Investing £100 a month in dividend shares could deliver this much passive income…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the potential passive income that could be targeted by investing a fairly small £100 a month in…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy for a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Insurance giant Aviva is offering a very attractive dividend at the moment. What kind of outlay is needed to aim…

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How much passive income can you earn with £20,000?

| Stephen Wright

Changes to dividend taxes mean a Stocks and Shares ISA is more valuable than ever for investors looking to earn…

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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

| James Beard

Our writer reckons those looking to generate a four-figure second income should consider putting high-yielding dividend stocks in their ISAs.

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3 epic high-yielding (6.7%+) dividend shares to consider for a SIPP

| James Beard

Buying dividend shares is a great way of boosting a SIPP. Our writer’s found three to consider that offer a…

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I love this passive income stock but I know there are plenty of brilliant others available right now!

| James Beard

Our writer identifies his favourite stock for passive income but acknowledges there are lots of other candidates to choose from.

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Meet the dividend stocks tipped to outshine Lloyds shares for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Demand for Lloyds shares remains red hot. But Royston Wild thinks these high-dividend-yield stocks could be better for passive income.

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I’ve never owned British American Tobacco shares. What on earth was I thinking?

| Harvey Jones

British and American Tobacco shares have made investors fortunes for decades, and there are times when Harvey Jones rues the…

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5.9%+ yields! 3 high-yield shares to consider for a SIPP this December

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into a trio of shares yielding at least 5.9% that he thinks merit consideration by SIPP investors…

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Is ITV’s 6.1% dividend yield a tempting passive income opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is trading cheaply and sporting a market-beating dividend yield. Should I snap it up while…

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Here’s why Stocks and Shares ISA investors shouldn’t ignore the Autumn Budget

| Alan Oscroft

Do we all think we're safe with our nice ISA allowances after the Budget as long as we stick to…

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Here are the 2026 and 2027 dividend forecasts for Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have been on fire over the past couple of years. But after the rise, does this FTSE 100…

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Want to turn £20k into a £33,286 second income? Here are 3 steps to get started

| Royston Wild

Discover some of the best strategies when choosing which stocks to buy -- and how to target a long-term second…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks pumping out passive income for over 10 years

| Ben McPoland

This trio of FTSE 100 stocks sport dividend yields between 4.6% and 9%. But are they worth considering for their…

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See how £20,000 in this passive income superstar today could generate up to £13,000 a year for retirement

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how a £20k investment in one of the most generous passive income stocks on the FTSE 100…

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Could the National Grid dividend double in the coming decade?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons the National Grid dividend could double over time, even if it ends up taking over a decade.…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider putting under the Christmas tree

| Ben McPoland

Looking for cheap dividend stocks for an ISA in December? Ben McPoland highlights two passive income ideas from the FTSE…

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SIPP growth made simple: build for retirement with FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Andrew Mackie

This writer reveals his top five FTSE 100 dividend shares held in his SIPP and shows how the quiet power…

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What does the UK Autumn Budget mean for Stocks and Shares ISA investors?

| Mark Hartley

The new Autumn Budget has introduced critical changes that affect how a Stocks and Shares ISA could benefit investors. Mark…

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Could the Autumn Budget help shrink the UK shares valuation gap?

| Mark Hartley

Despite record highs this year, UK shares still trade at a substantial discount to global markets. The Autumn Budget could…

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I asked ChatGPT how the Autumn Budget could supercharge UK stocks – here’s what it said

| Andrew Mackie

The Autumn Budget’s new ISA rules caught my attention, and they’ve made me reconsider how I balance saving safely with…

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With its 5.7% dividend yield, here’s what I like about Aviva

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva has grown its dividend per share annually in recent years yet its yield still thrashes the FTSE 100 average.…

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Was the Autumn Budget a Rachel Reeves ‘disasterclass’ for UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget has been released! What kind of impact might the changes have on British businesses in the years…

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By November 2026, £1,000 invested in Lloyds could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What might the next year look like for Lloyds shares? Here's one prediction of what a stake could be worth…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £523 per week second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Interested in aiming to earn a second income of several thousand pounds per month by investing in dividend shares? Christopher…

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Skipping this after the Autumn Budget could cost you dearly…

| Royston Wild

How could the Autumn Budget leave investors like you paying more tax? And what simple step could help protect your…

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Passive income for life? These FTSE 100 stocks look attractive to me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how he tries to filter for FTSE 100 stocks that are sustainable dividend payers with above-average…

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Legal & General shares offer one thing no other FTSE 100 stock does – can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knew that Legal & General shares offered one of the highest yields on the FTSE 100, but he…

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At 12.54%, no FTSE 250 stock has a higher dividend yield than this one!

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 is well known for some bumper dividend yields. The number one stock at the moment is in…

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