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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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Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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Here’s how investors could target £2,338 in dividend income from 353 shares in this FTSE giant…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight delivers a good dividend yield that's forecast to rise substantially, and it also looks very underpriced…

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How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

| Stephen Wright

Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

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2 REITs that could give an investor high, long-term passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights two real-estate-focused trusts with dividend yields in excess of 7% he believes can offer sustainable passive income.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Paul Summers

Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

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This FTSE 250 stock offers a huge 12% dividend yield. Can we afford to miss it?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is home to a couple of stocks with double-digit forecast dividends. Analysts think this one could have…

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2 undervalued UK shares with dividend yields above 7%

| Mark Hartley

Looking for income stocks? These cheap UK shares pay big dividends and could be undervalued opportunities in the stock market.

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Trading around a record high, this 5.2%-yielding passive income gem still looks packed with value to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial gem generates a high passive income stream and also looks very undervalued to me, especially after…

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Here’s where experts think the stock market will be heading in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Analysts see cautious optimism for the stock market in 2026, with AI-driven growth and easing inflation shaping the outlook. Our…

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£1k buys 142 shares in this stunning 7.78%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend share

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much income a modest investment in this popular dividend share could generate…

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How many Aviva shares do I need to buy to aim for a £1,000 passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 40% in 2025, and offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, can Aviva shares continue…

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3 high-yield investment trusts and ETFs to consider to target a lasting passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover three investment trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with huge dividend yields and scope for payout growth.

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Is Revolut a risk to the Lloyds share price?

| Ben McPoland

Revolut’s aiming to get a full banking licence. With 10m+ UK customers already on its books, our writer asks if…

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Here’s one way you could target a £44,711 retirement income with dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Discover how much you may need in an ISA or Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) to retire on high-yield dividend shares.

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My favourite FTSE 100 share for dividends is…

| James Beard

Before identifying his number one FTSE 100 income share, our writer considers the wide variation in yields currently on offer…

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2 cheap REITs to consider for a long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover two top REITs offering market-beating dividend yields -- and why I believe they could be poised for long-term growth.

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7.9%+ dividend yields! Here are 3 high-yield income stocks, investment trusts, and ETFs to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a heathy long-term passive income? Here are three top London income stocks with giant dividend…

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12.5% yield! Should I jump on this FTSE 250 retailer for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A 12.5% yield is something that doesn’t come around very often. So should Stephen Wright snap up this FTSE 250…

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How much passive income can you generate with £20k and a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £20k and a tax-efficient investment account, it’s possible to generate far more passive income than a savings account could…

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At 9.2%, I think the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yield demands serious attention

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 100 share currently has the UK share index's highest dividend yield -- and why I own the…

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How 129 words just wiped 40% off this FTSE 250 stock!

| Ben McPoland

Does the 40% drop in the WH Smith (LON:SMWH) share price present an obvious dip-buying opportunity? Or is this FTSE…

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After last week’s results, I’m seriously keen on this record-high FTSE 100 dividend share

| Mark Hartley

At hitting a record high in the wake of stellar H1 results, could this 5.7%-yielding FTSE 100 stock be my…

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Check out the latest dividend forecasts for NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays shares

| Harvey Jones

The big FTSE 100 banks have rocketed in recent years, with NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays shares all smashing the index.…

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How £10,000 today could become a £1,500-a-year second income by 2035

| Stephen Wright

The buy-to-let market in the UK might not be in great shape. But Stephen Wright thinks property could still be…

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Here’s why I think AI makes passive income more important than ever

| James Beard

Our writer explains why the rise of artificial intelligence means he’s doubling down on his efforts to earn more passive…

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£500 buys 714 shares in this undervalued FTSE stock with a 10% dividend yield

| Mark Hartley

This little-known FTSE All-Share company's trading on a tiny valuation but with a huge 10% dividend yield. Could it be…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares haven’t performed too badly over the past year. In fact, investors have seen capital appreciation and…

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This 9.5% yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by the ultra-high income available from this nicely priced dividend stock. Is it now an…

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How many Lloyds shares does it take to generate a £125 monthly income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how many Lloyds shares are required to target an income of £1,500 a…

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Is there still value for investors in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ken Hall

The Rolls-Royce share price has been a top performer in 2025. Ken Hall has his say on whether investors should…

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Here’s how to aim for £500 in monthly passive income starting from zero

| Mark Hartley

Investing regularly in the stock market can provide a path to building a second income. Our writer explores how this…

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Forecast: see what £10,000 invested in Legal & General shares could be worth in a year

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have trailed their sector in recent years but investors still get a brilliant dividend income from…

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It’s never too late to consider buying top FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The highest dividend yields might be falling, but I still think the FTSE 100 could be the best index in…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to target a £15k passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how much investors need to build up in their retirement pot to fund a high and…

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Worried about inflation? Here are 3 dividend shares to consider buying

| Paul Summers

Dividend shares are one way of taking the battle to rising inflation. Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 stocks…

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Time is money: when aiming for a second income, both play a key role

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates how much money – and time – is required to earn a meaningful second income by investing…

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How much income can you generate from a £150,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much passive income an investor could get from a £150k Stocks and…

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See how much ISA investors need to aim for to achieve a £3,000 monthly second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how it's possible to build a second income totalling £36,000 a year, from a portfolio of FTSE…

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Time for me to buy more of this superb 8.3%-yielding FTSE 100 passive income superstar stock after strong H1 results?

| Simon Watkins

This top FTSE dividend share delivers huge passive income flows, which are forecast to rise in the coming years. It…

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