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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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With average 10% yields, these mid-cap FTSE shares could supercharge a passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Some of the best passive income gems can be found on the UK's smaller indexes like the FTSE 250 and…

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Down 25% since January, this resilient dividend stock’s catching my eye

| Stephen Wright

Maintaining the UK’s rail, water, and energy infrastructure isn’t the most exciting business. But it has made this a solid…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could produce £1,580 of passive income in the next year

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA stuffed with dividend shares can be a lucrative source of passive income. Christopher Ruane explains…

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2 ‘safe’ LSE dividend stocks to consider as global markets sell off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As global markets experience high levels of volatility due to economic uncertainty, investors are piling into these ‘safe-haven’ dividend stocks.

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2 investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

These two investment trusts have a different focus -- but our writer sees both as worth considering, one more for…

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Deutsche Bank reiterates Buy rating on 9.6% yielding FTSE 250 stock that was “most shorted in UK”

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates why a major broker remains optimistic about a FTSE 250 stock that was once the most shorted…

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Dividend investors! Here’s what Warren Buffett says builds wealth in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Reinvesting dividends at yields of 8% or higher looks like a good way of building wealth. But Warren Buffett has…

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Of the 20 highest-yielding FTSE 100 stocks, this is my top pick

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock currently offers a yield of 6.4%. But Edward Sheldon believes it’s capable of providing share price…

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares just got cheaper, thanks to President Trump!

| Alan Oscroft

Investors buying dividend shares can lock in bigger long-term yields when share prices take a tumble. These two just did…

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10% dividend yield! Here’s a FTSE 100 share to consider in April for passive income

| Mark Hartley

This FTSE 100 stock just soared past the 10% yield mark, making it a potentially lucrative option for investors targeting…

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Here’s how Trump tariffs could hand us some top passive income bargains

| Alan Oscroft

As tariff terror grips the stock market, it's time for passive income investors to steel our nerves and look for…

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6.8% dividend yield! Consider these 2 ‘secret’ passive income stocks to target a £1,360 payday in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to generate above-average dividend income? These lesser-bought income stocks are worth a close look.

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The M&G dividend yields over 10% — and could get higher!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the M&G dividend yield and would happily buy the…

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Investors considering HSBC shares could aim for £8,453 a year in passive income from just £5 a day!

| Simon Watkins

A relatively small daily investment in HSBC shares over several years can produce an extraordinary level of annual passive income…

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This FTSE 250 share offers a juicy 9.8% yield. Will it last?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 250 share has a percentage dividend yield approaching double digits. Should Christopher Ruane add the income share…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have been surging in the FTSE 100 in 2025, driven higher by the wavering US commitment to…

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With a £20K ISA, an investor could earn £1,500 a year from FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shows how an investor could aim to earn £1,500 annually by stuffing a Stocks and Shares ISA with…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

| Charlie Carman

OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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The Diageo share price has fallen so far the stock now offers a 4% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three years, the Diageo share price has fallen around 50%. This drop has pushed the yield up…

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6.5% yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock my ticket to a growing second income?

| Stephen Wright

REITs were literally designed to help ordinary investors earn a second income from real estate. And one in particular has…

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This 10.6%-yielding dividend share goes ex-dividend tomorrow (3 April)!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the pros and cons of investing in a high-yielding oil and gas dividend share before its ex-dividend…

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2 dividend shares to consider in what could be a bumpy April!

| Royston Wild

Searching for solid passive income stocks in uncertain times? Here are two rock-solid dividend shares to consider this month.

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These 3 dividend shares may be better buys than FTSE 100 income stocks!

| Royston Wild

Looking for great dividend stocks to buy in April? Scouring the FTSE 100 is not the only option when it…

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9% income a year! Are these 3 FTSE dividend shares no-brainer buys to consider for an ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out 3 dividend shares that now pay the highest yields on the entire FTSE 100. Are they…

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£100 daily passive income? With the right shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

Earning £100 in passive income every day is a goal worth aiming for -- and our writer has a plan…

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This FTSE 100 insurer’s 6.8% dividend yield is forecast to keep rising. Is it time to add it to my passive income portfolio?

| Simon Watkins

This top-tier FTSE stock raised its dividend 86% after terrific 2024 results, which means its very high yield can now…

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Why are investors ignoring this FTSE 250 dividend stock with a near-10% yield?

| James Beard

Despite offering a near double-digit yield, this dividend stock appears unloved. Our writer tries to understand why it seems to…

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Here’s how an investor could use their £20k ISA to target a second income of £1,200 in year one

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how buying high-yield FTSE 100 companies in a Stocks and Shares ISA can potentially generate a high-and-rising…

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Is the 8.8% Legal & General dividend yield a golden opportunity or a red flag?

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is edging towards 9%, with the payout set to keep growing. This writer explains…

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Can I make more passive income by investing in the US or the UK stock market?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up where he'd be better off investing for maximum passive income potential, and includes one specific idea.

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10% yield! I’m mightily tempted by this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Ben McPoland

This stock is the highest-yielding dividend payer in the FTSE 100 index. So why am I a bit hesitant to…

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Up 125% in 5 years and yielding 6.5%! Are Aviva shares the FTSE’s best all-rounder?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Aviva shares have given investors plenty of dividend income and share price growth in recent years. Can…

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£1,400 a year dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Harvey Jones

A new Stocks and Shares ISA year begins very soon and that certainly concentrates the mind on thinking about how…

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Could these super-high UK dividend yields be at risk?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields of up to 9.4% a year. Alas, one of these payouts will…

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Could the FTSE 100’s newest addition be a great passive income investment?

| Stephen Wright

A 2.5% dividend yield doesn’t look like much, but Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has a lot of the hallmarks of a…

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How much would an ISA investor need to earn a £777 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how to build a high-and-rising passive income from a portfolio of dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares in a…

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How £10,000 invested in this little-known FTSE stock could generate £34,400 of passive income a year!

| James Beard

Looking at this AIM stock’s performance over the past five years, our writer considers how a five-figure annual passive income…

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2 top UK passive stocks to consider before 5 April

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two blue-chip dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 that he thinks offer fantastic passive income prospects.

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Here’s how an ISA holder could invest £21k to target £1,500 worth of dividends a year

| Royston Wild

Investing in a Lifetime ISA and Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors make substantial dividends. Here's how.

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £1k of passive income each month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how an investor could earn a four-figure monthly passive income from buying high-quality dividend shares.

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