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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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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

| Ken Hall

Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

| Harshil Patel

With a bit of maths, our writer illustrates how an investor could shrink their initial ISA investment while supersizing dividend…

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£5,000 invested in Fresnillo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Fresnillo shares have pulled back sharply from recent highs in the FTSE 100. Is this a chance to consider buying…

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Are investors taking a massive gamble by chasing the BP share price higher?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who thought the BP share price would continue to rocket as the Iran war intensifies may have been surprised…

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How much passive income can you earn by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

With dividend yields up to 10%, REITs might be some of the top passive income opportunities for UK investors in…

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Diageo shares are back at 2012 levels. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen around 65% from their highs and now trade at levels not seen for well over a…

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An unmissable chance to get an eye-popping second income from FTSE shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors hunting for a generous second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks may find that now's a…

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Down 23%, are Barclays shares back in the bargain bin?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have plunged by almost a quarter since their February high. However, higher energy prices could boost profits for…

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I asked ChatGPT to settle the ISA v SIPP debate once and for all. It said…

| Harvey Jones

Instead of working out whether an ISA or SIPP is the better tax wrapper, Harvey Jones called the robots in.…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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Here’s why 8.8%-yielding Legal & General shares remain my top pick for a high-income retirement portfolio

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have delivered years of rising income for my family — and new forecasts suggest the payouts…

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How can investors target £9,089 a year in passive income from 1,677 shares in this underrated FTSE high-yield star after strong 2025 results?

| Simon Watkins

Passive income is getting harder to find. But one overlooked FTSE stock may be quietly setting up a long term…

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Down 60%! A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 beaten-down UK stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights two UK stocks that are cheaper than they were 10 years ago and offer juicy dividend yields…

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Why do 2 of my favourite second income stocks look so cheap right now?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer was shocked to find two dividend stocks in his second income portfolio trading at prices far below fair…

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£10k invested in BP and Shell shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Conflict in Iran has rattled global stock markets but it's been helpful for FTSE 100 oil giants. Harvey Jones says…

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The dividend yield of these 2 income stocks just jumped almost 25%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an income stock he feels is attractive given the recent share price slump, but also outlines…

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