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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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By 2026, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

So far in 2025, the BAE Systems share price has turned every £10 invested into £17.60! But can the FTSE…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are both high-yield shares. Here’s the one I prefer!

| Christopher Ruane

Tobacco is a habitual hunting ground for investors seeking to buy high-yield shares. Our writer weighs some pros and cons…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is my #1 pick in global markets

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the financial crisis of 2007/09, US stocks have thrashed UK shares. Though this trend has recently reversed, the FTSE…

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With its 8.7% yield, is this FTSE 250 share the bargain it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has a belter of a dividend. But could the long-term share price decline point to business…

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Up 238%, could Britain’s biggest-paying dividend stock offer me growth and income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane zooms in on the London-listed company that pays more in dividends than any other. Ought he to buy…

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How much do you need in high-yield UK shares for a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Thinking of investing in some high-yield shares on the UK stock market to help generate extra income to supplement your…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a second income of £350 a week?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones considers a FTSE 100 stock whose high and rising yield could deliver a handsome second income as part…

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This resurgent FTSE 100 passive income star now has a forecast dividend yield of 6.1%!

| Simon Watkins

This top-flight FTSE energy giant is forecast to generate a 6%+ dividend yield, which can provide investors with significant passive…

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Down 25%, this undervalued FTSE share boasts a reliable, well-covered dividend yielding 5.4%

| Mark Hartley

With FTSE share prices rising, many big names now look overvalued with weak yields. But one FTSE share still offers…

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3 reasons to like Tesco shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about the supermarket operator, but he won't be adding any Tesco shares to…

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With yields up to 8%, here are the dividend shares I’m looking at in October

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 250 REIT and a US oil company are on Stephen Wright’s list of shares dividend investors should take…

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Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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Over 5 years, this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 share has thrashed Tesla stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In recent years, Tesla stock has been one of the wonders of the US stock market. However, this dull FTSE…

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2 dividend growth shares offering a rising passive income stream

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of dividend shares from the FTSE 100 and 250 that could add to a growing…

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A stunning 9% dividend yield but down 11%, do Legal & General shares look like an unmissable bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

£11,000 invested in Legal & General shares could make me an annual dividend income of £14,583 on the current 9%…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at HSBC shares to see if there's any value left in them after their massive…

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net me £840 yearly passive income!

| John Fieldsend

Phoenix Group shares now offer one of the biggest Footsie dividends! Here's how much passive income I might expect from…

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This income share’s yielding 6.1% but I won’t touch it with a bargepole!

| James Beard

There’s an income share in the FTSE 100 that’s increased its dividend each year for over a quarter of a…

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With 86% annual dividend growth, I had to add this FTSE 100 stock to my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Admiral Group’s surging dividend caught my attention, but is this FTSE 100 insurer a smart pick for long-term passive income…

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2 UK stocks to consider to target a second income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks a pair of Asia-focused dividend shares that he reckons are worth a look for investors seeking a…

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3 savvy passive income ideas for a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a £100,000 investment portfolio, someone could potentially generate £5,000 to £7,000 in passive income every year. Here’s how.

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Here’s how many BP shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

With its long-term reserves, low production costs, and a 5.6% yield, should dividend investors have BP shares on their radars?

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The Phoenix share price fell 10% last week – should income investors consider grabbing its 8.6% yield?

| Harvey Jones

Last week was bumpy for the Phoenix share price but that only makes the yield more generous. Harvey Jones looks…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1k monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane does the sums and figures out what an investor might need to put into their ISA to target…

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This FTSE 100 dividend giant bought back 126,498 of its own shares. But can it save the falling share price?

| Mark Hartley

As British American Tobacco continues its £1.1bn buyback, Mark Hartley questions whether it can give the FTSE 100 giant the…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1500 monthly passive income?

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel shows how investors can target substantial passive retirement income from a selection of dividend and growth shares.

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A 10% dividend yield’s usually a warning sign — but this FTSE 250 fund looks promising!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines why he usually avoids very high dividend yields. However, one particular FTSE 250 investment fund has caught…

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99p a share! Time to buy the FTSE 250’s newest ‘penny stock’?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock is now trading for less than a pound! Is it time to fill my boots or…

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Down 8% in a month and yielding 9%! Is the Legal & General share price a no-brainer buy?

| Harvey Jones

As an investor himself, Harvey Jones can't help feeling disappointed in the performance of the Legal & General share price.…

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£8,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £1,237 annual second income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates some basic principles of earning a second income through owning dividend shares, using an £8,000 investment as…

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These 3 high-yield dividend shares could benefit from falling UK interest rates

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines three interest rate-sensitive UK dividend shares that could experience a price recovery if those rates decline in…

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National Grid: the UK’s safest passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

With competition restricted and demand resilient, is a regulated utilities business the FTSE 100’s most reliable source of passive income?

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When will the Diageo share price stop diving?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has been a disaster for shareholders, plunging by 29% over one year and 30% over five…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares with double the current index yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents the case for two FTSE 250 stocks with yields above 6.8% that could provide an investor with…

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Down 25% from last October, is Barratt’s share price too cheap for investors to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Barratt’s share price is down this year, but it recently released strong results, has great earnings growth prospects, and looks…

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Here’s how many Taylor Wimpey shares it takes to earn a £ 1,000-a-month second income

| Mark Hartley

Near 10%, Taylor Wimpey’s yield is highly attractive. But can it really deliver a reliable second income and how many…

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By 2026, the Greggs share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers the City forecasts for the Greggs share price to see if there might be value in the…

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How much does an investor need in an ISA to make £100 a week in income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an income strategy within an ISA is an achievable goal when paired with sustainable FTSE dividend…

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Here’s how I could turn £9,000 in this 7.7%-yielding FTSE dividend star into £6,930 a year of passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE financial stock generates one of the highest dividend yields in any of its major indexes and it looks…

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Is this S&P 500 stock far too cheap to ignore?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting record high after record high in 2025, the S&P 500 looks very pricey indeed. However, there are still…

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