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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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£7,500 invested in Diageo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer wonders if Diageo shares are worth a look at a 14-year low, or whether this FTSE 100 spirits…

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Should I put 100% of my money into this dividend stock for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning a diversified portfolio is usually the wisest option. But concentrating wealth in one winning dividend stock could unlock massive…

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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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Are National Grid shares an oasis of calm as the FTSE 100 goes crazy?

| Harvey Jones

Investors view National Grid as a relatively secure source of dividend income and growth. Harvey Jones examines how they're coping…

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Here are 3 of the most popular FTSE 100 stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Research reveals that three well-known FTSE 100 companies are some of the most common found in British ISAs. Mark Hartley…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to target a second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a large second income from UK dividend shares? Now might be the opportunity you've been waiting for,…

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What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

| John Fieldsend

Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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£390 of income a week from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term timeframe could target hundreds of pounds…

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Stock market correction? A passive income opportunity!

| Royston Wild

Looking to turbocharge your passive income? The stock market correction could be a once-in-a-decade chance to do just that, says…

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Should investors consider buying resilient Admiral Group and Tesco shares as markets wobble?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by how Tesco shares have held up in the current market volatility, while Admiral has been…

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Down 15% in a month and yielding 7.5%! Should I buy even more of my favourite dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this brilliant FTSE 100 dividend stock is suddenly cheaper due to recent market volatility. And the yield…

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How big does my ISA need to be to make £2.5k in monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out the key factors that go into building a dividend portfolio for passive income, and reviews one…

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I’m targeting £7,570 in yearly dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE income heavyweight

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast this FTSE gem will keep raising dividends and generating solid earnings growth. So can it keep supercharging my…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20k passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how you could target a huge passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals…

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A new name — but this still-standout FTSE 100 dividend‑income star now has a superb forecast yield of 9.2%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has reset its identity, but its dividend income potential looks stronger than ever. Both the present…

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Powerful passive income from the rising oil price

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the end of February, the oil price has surged by 43%. With oil, gas, and electricity all set to…

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Should investors have bought gold or the S&P 500 5 years ago?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has returned a tasty 13.6% a year to British investors. But what…

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Is this the best time to buy dividend shares since Covid-19?

| Stephen Wright

A volatile stock market gives investors a chance to buy shares with unusually high dividend yields. Stephen Wright highlights one…

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Passive income of £2,000 a month in an ISA? Here’s how an investor could aim for that

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does a few simple sums to show how an investor could generate £24,000 a year in passive income…

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Meet the top 10 highest-dividend-yield stocks in the FTSE 250

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2026, the UK’s flagship growth index offers a 3.4% dividend yield. But these 10 income stocks currently offer an…

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£10,000 buys 11,764 shares of this REIT, unlocking £723.49 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs offer some of the largest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange today. Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £900 monthly second income?

| James Beard

Hoping to unlock a chunky second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? By investing a little each month, it…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to earn monthly passive income of £1,500?

| James Beard

With the right strategy it’s possible to aim for chunky levels of passive income. Here’s how it could be done…

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Stocks & Shares ISA deadline looms: could this market wobble unlock a rare chance to buy cheap FTSE shares?

| Andrew Mackie

As recession fears grip the market, Andrew Mackie is turning his attention to dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks for his Stocks…

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Lovely dividends at low prices! 2 top dividend shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for top dividend shares to buy at low prices? Royston Wild explains how recent stock market volatility has created…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £500 monthly retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors can build a solid passive income for retirement inside their Stocks…

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Could this market wobble be a once-in-a-decade chance to supercharge a SIPP?

| Andrew Mackie

With markets under pressure, Andrew Mackie is targeting dividend stocks to grow his SIPP through long-term compounding.

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As the FTSE indexes sink, these unique dividend shares are making investors money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two dividend shares are in positive territory for the month and outperforming the major FTSE indexes by a significant…

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Could a £20,000 ISA end up generating £20,000 of passive income each year?

| Christopher Ruane

Could a Stocks and Shares ISA ultimately cover its own cost each year with the passive income it produces? Christopher…

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£5,000 buys 827 shares in this 9.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest a large lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one income stock offering an enormous yield that many investors…

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How much do I need in an ISA to target £750 a month of passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Hoping to build a lucrative passive income stream by investing in an ISA this year? Mark Hartley outlines how this…

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FTSE 100 wobble: a rare chance to boost passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

With markets in turmoil, Andrew Mackie is focused on identifying stocks that could help build steady passive income for the…

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How much will I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The exact amount of money needed for a chunky £1,000 monthly passive income depends greatly on the type of ISA…

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Tesco shares: 1 huge risk investors can’t ignore before April results

| Ken Hall

Markets have been rattled by the impacts of conflict in the Middle East. Ken Hall has one big worry that…

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Could a stock market correction be good news for passive income?

| Ken Hall

Falling markets make investors nervous, but Ken Hall thinks a clear strategy and long-term focus could help boost long-term passive…

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4 UK shares that could provide a 10%+ annual ISA return

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several stocks that could be included in a diversified ISA portfolio to help generate a yield…

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At over 10%, I couldn’t resist this FTSE 250 share’s yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has bought into a 10%+ yielding FTSE 250 income share that the market has lately…

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How much do you really need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Looking for ways to earn reliable passive income in an ISA? Our writer explores the path to five-figure earnings.

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As the FTSE 100 tanks, consider buying this cheap dividend stock with a 7.3% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is in meltdown mode due to the spike in oil prices. This is creating opportunities for…

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How are Lloyds shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have taken a tumble in the last month. What has happened? And could this be a golden opportunity…

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