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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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This FTSE 250 dividend stock could rise nearly 100% in 3 years, says this activist fund 

| Ben McPoland

One famous dividend stock from the FTSE 250 index has caught the eye of an activist investor. But what exactly…

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This dividend share’s increased its payout for an amazing 58 consecutive years!

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at this UK dividend share that has an unrivalled track record of growing its…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Persimmon shares for the next 3 years

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he thinks Persimmon shares could be one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider for…

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How much second income could an investor generate from a £20k ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the sums to calculate how much second income a Stocks and Shares ISA investor could get from…

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Glencore’s share price could rise another 63%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore’s share price has risen around 40% since its April lows. However, this City brokerage firm believes it can keep…

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Here’s how big a second income we could target from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Want to invest regularly to build up a second income to provide comfort in retirement? Let's see what we might…

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2 cheap UK dividend shares to consider buying in an ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

When I look for dividend shares to hold for the long term, I seek out companies in essential business that…

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I bought 3,048 shares in this FTSE 250 high-yielder in 2023. Here’s how much dividend income I’ve had since…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 investment manager was demoted from the FTSE 100 in 2023 and I bought it for two key…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers whether Diageo shares might be worth considering as they remain strugglers in the elite FTSE 100 index.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Looking to build passive income via an ISA? These three FTSE 100 dividend stocks could help as they offer solid…

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£10,000 invested in this heavily discounted FTSE 250 stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greencoat UK Wind's a FTSE 250 stock I used to own. I sold it when purchasing our home, but I’m…

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With the stock market near record highs, these dividend shares still look cheap

| Stephen Wright

With UK and US stocks close to all-time highs, Stephen Wright thinks there are still enough dividend shares that look…

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These 3 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares have 1 thing in common

| James Beard

All yielding at least 7.9%, our writer takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that all operate in…

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The bond market: a great opportunity to lock in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many will be aware that bond yields are currently high, but what's the easiest way to get exposure? Dr Fox…

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This dividend stock yields 14.15% and is potentially 52% undervalued

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the highest-yielding dividend stock in the FTSE 250 could offer him a good option to include…

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How much passive income could a £20k ISA generate over 10 years?

| Ben McPoland

UK investors putting 20 grand into a Stocks and Shares ISA could end up bagging an attractive second income over…

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What’s the maximum amount a £20k FTSE income portfolio could make in a year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how to get the most out of FTSE income shares and talks through why diversification's a key…

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Here’s what £17,000 invested 1 year ago in this FTSE 100 passive income gem is worth now…

| Simon Watkins

This often-overlooked FTSE 100 savings and retirement giant pays one of the highest yields in the index, which can generate…

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£5,000 invested in these FTSE 100 shares could bring in a second income of…

| Mark Hartley

For investors aiming to build a second income from the stock market, there are many opportunities on the UK’s blue-chip…

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This court case could hammer the Lloyds share price!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Many years ago, my actions cost British banks and other lenders almost £54bn in compensation. Now another financial scandal could…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend heroes to consider right now!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend giants could be a great way to consider targeting a long-term passive income, reckons Royston Wild.

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Where will Taylor Wimpey shares go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say!

| Charlie Carman

Are Taylor Wimpey shares poised for explosive growth, or should investors limit their expectations? Experts take different views.

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £5.19 per day?

| Stephen Wright

Over the course of a career lasting 40 or 50 years, £5.19 per day could turn into something generating more…

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Why did this superstar UK income share jump 15% in the past month?

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income share is a dividend superstar, hiking shareholder payouts every year this millennium. Why wasn't Harvey Jones…

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This dividend share trades at a 10-year low but yields 7%! Unmissable bargain or deadly trap?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is running the rule over a FTSE 100 dividend share that's suddenly offering a terrific rate of income…

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Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio to consider for passive income and growth!

| Charlie Carman

Passive income and share price growth are important in investing, but it's not necessarily a binary choice. This five-stock portfolio…

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With a 6% yield and a decade of growth, is this FTSE 100 dividend stock a no-brainer buy?

| Mark Hartley

Discover if LondonMetric Property's 6% yield and impressive record of dividend growth make the stock a smart addition to a…

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This FTSE stock tanked 40% — now it’s paying out a handsome 11.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As North Sea oil & gas producers struggle to navigate windfall taxes, this FTSE 250 stock's getting ready to rebound…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how investors could target £8,453 of annual passive income from this FTSE 100 heavyweight!

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 100 stock have a much higher dividend yield than the index average and can generate potentially…

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If I could only save one UK share in my SIPP, here’s what it would be

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says if he was told he could only carry on holding one UK share in his self invested…

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This FTSE 100 dividend superstar is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Here’s a FTSE 100 stock with a brilliant record of raising dividends year after year, but lately its share price…

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£10k in cash savings earning peanuts? Considering these dividend stocks could mean a ton of passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Savings account interest rates may be falling but it’s still possible to generate plenty of passive income today, says Edward…

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How many Phoenix shares must an investor hold to earn passive income of £10,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders if putting every penny of a pension into just one stock, Phoenix Group Holdings, means the passive…

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£10k to invest? A UK share, investment trust and ETF to consider for an £870 second income this year

| Royston Wild

The London stock market's a great place to invest for a second income, in my opinion. Here are three top…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k second income overnight? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors with £20,000 sat in an ISA can instantly start earning a tax-free second income by investing in quality companies…

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These are the 3 most popular dividend stocks investors are buying in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British investors are rushing to buy these FTSE dividend stocks while the yields are still generous! Should others follow, or…

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This FTSE 100 stock goes ex-dividend on 26 June — time to bag a 6.9% yield?

| Charlie Carman

British American Tobacco shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Passive income investors should…

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Here’s how to build a £10k+ second income from just 5 shares

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in a handful of carefully chosen blue-chip shares, this writer thinks an investor could aim to set up…

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These 5 shares could generate a £1,584 annual passive income from a £20k lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of British shares he thinks an investor who wants to earn passive income may want…

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My Legal & General shares are being battered by rival Aviva! Time to consider switching?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Legal & General shares have struggled since he bought them, especially compared to rival Aviva. Yet, there's…

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