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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 Twelfth Magpie

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 Twelfth Magpie

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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Aiming for a yearly second income of £19,850? Here’s how it could be done from this newly-promoted FTSE gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE newcomer could be one of the index’s most overlooked income opportunities — and its rapidly rising dividend forecasts…

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This income stock’s yielding an amazing 9.5%!

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at an income stock that’s yielding nearly three times more than the FTSE 250.…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £8,189 a year in dividend income?

| Simon Watkins

An ISA can supercharge long‑term returns, and this FTSE insurer’s strong cash generation and dependable dividends make it a standout…

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3,650 shares in this 7.96%-yielding FTSE 100 stock could produce a second income of £796 overnight

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 founding member could produce a chunky second income over the next 12 months. But what might happen…

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Lloyds shares: an income gem, or a fragile housing market proxy?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer weighs up the potential income strength of Lloyds' shares in light of the bank's heavy exposure to the…

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Down 33%, are Greggs shares dying — or are they simply a barometer for UK consumer resilience?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates the reasons behind Greggs' shares price decline and discovers a hidden strength in the UK’s favourite bakery…

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11,765 shares in this REIT could produce a passive income of £730 a year!

| James Beard

This REIT (real estate investment trust) is yielding 7.3%. James Beard considers whether this chunky return is likely to continue.

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Dividend stocks: why the simple ideas are often the best

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight. So should dividend investors looking for stocks to buy take a…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim to retire on £12,548 a year?

| James Beard

James Beard considers how large a Stocks and Shares ISA would need to be to target passive income equal to…

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State Pension of £12,548 not enough? How much would be needed in an ISA to match it?

| James Beard

Many believe the State Pension isn’t generous enough to provide for a financially secure retirement. That’s why people are turning…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an £18,888 annual passive income while you sleep?

| Harvey Jones

Life will be a lot less stressful if you can generate a second source of passive income without having to…

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This dividend stock yields 9.8% and is potentially 44.3% undervalued!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 9.8% dividend yield with a share price potentially 44% too cheap. But is this a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity or…

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Is the BP share price about to crash?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has been boosted by conflict in the Middle East but with hopes of a peace deal…

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Has this FTSE 100 dividend stock finally turned a corner?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie asks whether Aberdeen’s FTSE 100 return marks a turning point for this dividend stock and its 6% yield…

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10.1% and 9.8% dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE income stocks?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Two renewable energy funds are offering some of the fattest yields in the market. But are these income stocks too…

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How much second income would it take to cover household bills?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be used to generate a second income capable of covering…

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This FTSE 100 share pays no dividends. Could that change?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 100 share is cash flow positive but does not pay a dividend. Why is that -- and…

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At almost £6, does the BP share price reflect a new energy future, or just the old oil world?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how geopoliticals are driving the BP share price higher, while its key role in the UK’s energy…

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If you’d put £10,000 into Tesco shares 5 years ago, how much richer would you be now?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at how much 4,444 Tesco shares bought half a decade ago would have returned, including…

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How much would you need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to target a £3,000 annual passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Fancy thousands of pounds a year in passive income paid by blue-chip companies? Our writer explains some ins and outs…

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How much is needed in an ISA for passive income equal to the UK’s average mortgage repayment of £1,592?

| James Beard

There’s a dream scenario in which an ISA is producing enough income to cover the monthly payment on a typical…

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How much does an ISA need to bridge the gap between the State Pension and a comfortable retirement income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores how much investors may need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to supplement the State Pension in…

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How to turn a £20,000 ISA into a growing passive income stream

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why dividend growth matters more than starting yield when building long-term passive income from FTSE 100 shares.

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How much passive income could £52,440 invested in this red-hot stock make?

| Ken Hall

£52,440 is a big sum of money. Ken Hall has his eye on this surging FTSE 100 stock that could…

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3 strategies to try and earn money from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

There is more than one way to skin a cat -- and the same is true of trying to create…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £3,679 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 20-year timeframe and well-considered investment strategy could help someone build a substantial second income.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a second income of £675 a month

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how the size of the yield on your Stocks and Shares ISA will partly determine how much…

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Here’s why Legal & General is still the UK’s most popular dividend stock

| Alan Oscroft

There are good reasons why dividend investors have been hoovering up Legal & General stock in 2026, but there are…

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How to target almost £1,000 a month in second income with a monthly investment strategy

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley does the maths to work out how much you should invest in the stock market each month if…

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Could £300 a month and UK dividend shares yielding 5% really grow to £176,436?

| James Beard

UK shares pay some of the best dividends in the world. James Beard considers how they could be used to…

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Could a market crash provide a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy FTSE 100 dividend gems?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up some of the FTSE 100's top-quality dividend stocks amid an impending market crash. Could they soon…

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How much just £4,480 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago would be worth today

| Ken Hall

An investor who bought 10,000 Lloyds shares five years ago would be sitting pretty today. But how would that stack…

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3 shares to consider holding in a SIPP for decades

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons this trio of 5%+ yielding FTSE shares have long-term potential that could make them worth considering for…

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Here’s how much someone would need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make £740 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a Stocks and Shares ISA strategy that can enable an investor to build a stream of…

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£3k in this REIT could pay an investor £6.3k in second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why REITs can be attractive dividend options for investors and talks through an example that yields over…

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5 UK dividend shares with 7%+ yields

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK stock market's home to some of the most generous dividend shares on the planet. Here are five currently…

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National Grid shares: is this FTSE 100 dividend stock turning into a growth story?

| Andrew Mackie

National Grid shares have long been seen as a defensive play, but as electrification accelerates, Andrew Mackie argues it may…

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How much passive income can I get from Lloyds shares at £1 each?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how much passive income he would get back from a £1,000 investment in Lloyds stock today. Will…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a passive income of £500 a week?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could ultimately aim to earn sizeable income streams starting with an empty Stocks and…

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HSBC shares have more than tripled. So why is the dividend yield still above 4%?

| Andrew Mackie

HSBC shares have been among the FTSE 100’s strongest performers in recent years. Andrew Mackie assesses whether that momentum can…

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