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Why Barclays shares could have a huge second half of 2026

Barclays' shares delivered a strong first-half performance. And Edward Sheldon's expecting the momentum to continue in H2.

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £19,036 a year in second income?

A Stocks and Shares ISA can turn steady dividends into serious long‑term income, and this FTSE firm shows just how…

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This 7.5% yielding passive income share is at a 13-year low! Time to consider buying?

Harvey Jones says this FSTE 250 income share offers a stunning yield and massive recovery prospects, but investors can expect…

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How much would I need to invest in this FTSE 100 dividend star to aim for £15,401 a year in second income?

The FTSE 100's largest long-term savings and retirement company is ramping up its payouts and the second income potential could…

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Down 63% and yielding 6.3%! Is this FTSE 100 share a brilliant bargain?

Persimmon's a FTSE 100 share to consider after its sharp slump. Royston Wild explains why its 6%+ dividend yield still…

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Here’s why I bought this 7.6%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock instead of saving in a Cash ISA

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investing in stocks and shares can be much more profitable than saving…

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Here’s how much passive income 1,000 Greggs shares could pay…

Greggs shares have lost nearly 50% of their value inside the past two years. Is this out-of-favour passive income stock…

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This beaten-down FTSE 100 dividend share just jumped 11% in a week but still yields almost 5%

Harvey Jones has been highlighting this dividend share opportunity for weeks and suddenly it's showing signs of life. Can the…

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3,566 shares in this FTSE 100 stalwart earns a £1,443 second income

Stephen Wright sees Unilever's battered share price as an attractive option for investors looking for a second income to consider.

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Which British dividend shares could supercharge a passive income portfolio in 2026?

With passive income in mind, Mark Hartley explains why he sees potential in a long list of FTSE 100 dividend…

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This 5.5%-yielding income stock’s at a 13-year low and cheap to-boot! Time to consider buying?

Shares in this FTSE 100 income stock have crashed 65%, but Harvey Jones thinks the investment cycle may be swinging…

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How to target £100 in monthly passive income with £13,729 in cash

Stephen Wright considers whether an 8.74% dividend yield is the passive income opportunity it appears – or whether it might…

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How has M&G become one of the FTSE 100’s hottest dividend stocks? 5 reasons..!

With dividend yields expected above 6.4% over the next three years, Royston Wild explains what makes this FTSE 100 stock…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to match the State Pension?

Ken Hall analyses how much you would need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate £12,750 in annual income…

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A £10,000 ISA buys 1,931 shares in these 6.5%+ yielding dividend stocks!

Fancy making a cool £752 in passive income this year alone? A lump sum investment spread across these dividend stocks…

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Here’s a quick and easy way to start earning passive income this summer with a spare £1,000

Setting up passive income streams by owning blue-chip dividend shares need not cost the earth. Our writer weighs up some…

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Thinking about a SIPP for retirement? Here are 3 starter stocks to consider

Mark Hartley describes a simplified portfolio of three stocks for a beginner investor who's thinking about opening a new SIPP…

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Here’s what’s already happened to £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in January

After a strong few years, Rolls-Royce shares started 2026 with high investor expectations. So how have they been doing so…

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Here’s what a surging Tesco share price has done to £10,000 invested 5 years ago

Christopher Ruane casts his eye over the five-year performance of both the Tesco share price and dividend -- and explains…

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3 top passive income shares to consider with dividend yields above 5%

Our writer highlights three high-yield UK stocks -- two from the FTSE 100 and one from the FTSE 250 --…

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How much would you need invested for a second income that covers council tax?

Council tax bills are rising, but could a portfolio of dividend stocks generate enough of a second income to help…

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Here’s how much passive income £20k in the stock market could be earning right now…

Christopher Ruane considers what sort of passive income the stock market might generate in 12 months for an investor with…

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£20k in an ISA? How FTSE 100 shares could turn that into a £20,623 second income

Looking to target a healthy second income with a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals a key strategy he…

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How much would I need to invest in these FTSE 100 dividend gems for a £29,061 ISA passive income?

Looking for ways to make a large and dependable passive income? Consider building a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares in…

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£500 buys £173 shares in this 7.7%-yielding income stock!

Got a small lump sum to invest? James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 income stock with…

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This stunning FTSE 100 dividend stock just doubled my money in 3 years – time to buy more?

Harvey Jones hails a brilliant dividend stock that has delivered bags of share price growth as well. Is this company…

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Which UK stocks have the most to lose (or gain) in an Andy Burnham government?

Stephen Wright considers which UK stocks might lose out under a Burnham premiership — and finds one that might quietly…

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£10,000 in either of these FTSE 250 gems could net around £800 in passive income. But which to pick?

Mark Hartley pits two 8%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stocks against each other. But when it comes to long-term income, which…

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Down 8.4% in a week! How far could the Shell share price fall?

A potential US-Iran peace deal has put the Shell share price under pressure. Just how much further could shares in…

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Why boring is often best when targeting a second income from the stock market

Tech hype has taken a hit this week, highlighting why second income portfolios often benefit more from 'boring' stocks. Mark…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £12,000 yearly second income

Our writer explores how an investor could build a five-figure second income from a relatively modest starting investment.

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A handful of 5%+ yielding UK shares worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA

This selection of UK shares all offer a dividend yield north of 5%. Our writer thinks they merit consideration for…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £9,999 second income that rises every year?

Harvey Jones shows how it's possible to generate a second income entirely free of tax, by investing in a spread…

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At 109.5p the Lloyds share price just hit an 18-year high! What should investors do?

Harvey Jones knew the Lloyds share price was doing well, but didn't realise it was doing so well. Can the…

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Down 65% but yielding 6%! Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock an unmissable bargain?

Paul Summers takes a look at one FTSE 100 stock that's offering an above-average yield. But are the rewards worth…

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Here’s what you need to know about how Burnham policies might impact your Stocks and Shares and ISA

As the Labour leadership race looks like a foregone conclusion, Mark Hartley explores the possible impact on Stocks and Shares…

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Why I’d rather consider buying Lloyds shares over SpaceX

Investors have piled into SpaceX after its recent IPO. Ken Hall explains why he's looking at 'boring' Lloyds shares for…

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FTSE 100 banks retreat as investors react to political unrest. What lies ahead?

Following Starmer's resignation, the FTSE 100 enjoyed a brief surge before retreating. Mark Hartley considers the long-term impact for UK…

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With yields of 8.4% and 7.9%, are these FTSE 250 shares perfect for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

FTSE 100 dividend yields might be lower, but there are plenty of smaller-cap companies for Stocks and Shares ISA investors…

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Are these the best UK shares to buy for passive income right now?

With the FTSE 100 strong, dividend yields aren't as attractive as they used to be. Alan Oscroft digs out some…

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