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Are Aviva shares being held back by an overblown AI threat?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores Aviva shares, self-driving car risks, and whether the market is underestimating long-term earnings and dividend strength.

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How these 2 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver life-changing passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores the growth potential of two lower-yielding income opportunities that many Stocks and Shares ISA investors may overlook.

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BP shares: still treated as an oil bet — but that may be outdated

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks past today’s sharp fall in BP shares to question whether the market is still mispricing its earnings…

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How am I targeting an annual passive income of £14,754 from just a £20,000 holding in this FTSE financial giant?

| Simon Watkins

Investors chasing passive income may be missing a rare opportunity in this FTSE firm — a combination of stability and…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £3,111 monthly passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE hidden gem could deliver ultra-high returns over time in a Stocks and Shares ISA, but how much exactly…

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By 2027, this dividend stock could rise 100%, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

City analysts reckon this 7.4%-yielding dividend stock can double over the next 12 months. Is it worth checking out for…

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How to target a £21k second income for retirement with just 10% of your monthly salary

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to calculate how much second income you could earn during retirement by sacrificing just 10%…

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Will this huge deal harm the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone's share price seemed to be in an unstoppable death spiral from 2014 to 2025. But this British telecoms group…

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£7,500 invested in Santander shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether Santander shares are still worth considering after a blistering hot run over the past three years.

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1 of the best dividend shares to consider as UK dividend forecasts surge!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from UK shares surged 21.1% in Q1. The question is, can London stocks keep paying impressive dividends as earnings…

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National Grid shares: a classic sleep-well stock for uncertain markets?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie analyses National Grid shares and explains why he sees more than just income in a world driven by…

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Ever wondered why some FTSE shares have such high dividend yields?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains that FTSE shares may offer high yields for all sorts of reasons. A high yield can be…

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This FTSE 250 stock could turn £7,500 into £11,700, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a market-leading FTSE 250 firm trading cheaply and offering a generous dividend yield. What's the catch?

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Fundsmith just offloaded this £96bn market cap blue-chip FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith’s fund Fundsmith Equity held this well known blue-chip FTSE 100 stock for over 15 years. However, it has…

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How much passive income could be generated from £274k in an ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The average house price in the UK is now £274k. What kind of passive income might that same amount bring…

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£10,000 put into the FTSE 100 a decade ago is now worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema takes a look at the performance of the FTSE 100 over the last 10 years, along with one…

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£20,000 put in a Cash ISA a decade ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Cash ISAs are massively popular because of their tax benefits. But could Brits be losing out by not investing in…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a £997 monthly income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says a Self-Invested Personal Pension, or SIPP, offers investors terrific tax breaks, especially when matched with another wrapper.

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago now pays dividends of…

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds dividend has been on the up in recent years. What kind of dividend would an investor who bought…

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Time to buy cheap British American Tobacco shares before they reach 4,900p?

| John Fieldsend

A new price target has been set for British America Tobacco shares. Is this a golden chance to buy a…

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Meet the income shares that have grown their dividends for over 50 years in a row!

| Christopher Ruane

Some UK income shares have a decades-long streak of annual dividend growth. That isn't guaranteed to last, but has piqued…

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Oil could hit $200 so why is the BP share price falling?

| Harvey Jones

The connection between the oil price and the BP share price seems to have been broken, says Harvey Jones. Are…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £1,456 monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the numbers to potentially achieve a four-figure monthly payout from an ISA backed by smart dividend…

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Down 26% in 2026 and offering a yield of 9.6%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a smart choice for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs the pros and cons of Taylor Wimpey shares. There’s a huge yield on offer but also some…

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How many Legal & General shares must an investor buy to give up work and live off the passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares offer one of the FTSE’s biggest yields, but few investors realise how fast this income could…

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Here’s how this REIT is supercharging my passive income stream!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his favourite REIT that's already boosting his passive income with a 6.5% dividend yield that continues to…

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7.3% and 6.1% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best value dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild picks out two he's considering for his own Stocks…

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£2,934 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have been seriously outperforming over the last 12 months, but could there be even more growth to come?…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to target a £31,353 yearly passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares can generate enough passive income to enjoy a truly…

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These 3 ‘secret’ dividend shares could be top stocks to buy in May!

| Royston Wild

Forget FTSE 100 dividend shares. And look past the FTSE 250 for passive income. Here are three lesser-known dividend stocks…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £2,413 every week from passive income shares

| Royston Wild

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver transformational wealth in retirement. Royston Wild explains the benefit of passive…

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161 years of dividend growth! 3 investment trusts for passive income

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a growing passive income over time? Royston Wild reveals three investment trusts that deserve serious…

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Here’s how 44,248 shares of this UK dividend stock generate a £10,000 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at one of the highest yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 250 and explains…

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3 ETFs to consider in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Many top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the UK offer sky-high dividend yields right now. Royston Wild selects three that deserve…

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Hunting passive income? Consider these high-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy in May

| Mark Hartley

While looking for dividend stocks to buy, two lesser-known FTSE 250 stocks with high yields caught my attention. But is…

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With high yields and low P/Es, are these UK dividend shares screaming buys?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two big-paying dividend shares, including one from the FTSE 100. Are they too cheap…

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How did HSBC pay more passive income via dividends in 2025 than any other British company?

| Mark Hartley

Despite only an average yield, HSBC was the UK's passive income hero of 2025, paying out more in dividends than…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you could use that to earn a monthly second income

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a healthy second income. But what about if…

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How much do you need in Lloyds shares to make £500 in monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the numbers for Lloyds' shares regarding income potential, but also assesses whether the fundamental outlook for the…

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State Pension of £12,548 not enough? Here’s how to aim to add another £31,352 to your retirement income

| James Beard

Experts reckon (and we all know) the State Pension isn’t enough to provide for a comfortable old age. But James…

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