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Are these 3 of the safest dividend shares on the entire FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these three blue-chip dividend shares offer a tidy combination of capital growth and income potential. And he's…

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This forgotten FTSE 100 dividend hero is up 20% in 3 months but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 10!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 income superstar that lost its way, and is slowly but steadily recapturing its…

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My £20,000 invested in this passive income star could make me £5,421 a year in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has been a core holding in my passive income portfolio, designed to maximise my income from…

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Now with a 7% dividend yield, how many ITV shares are needed to target a £1k passive income?

| Mark Hartley

With its dividend yield slowly increasing, this British broadcasting institution could make an excellent addition to a passive income portfolio.

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 years ago would be worth this much now…

| Mark Hartley

Tesco shares have delivered impressive returns over the past three years but does that mean they'll continue to do so?…

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10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend share should generate £2,000+ of passive income a year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the elements to understand when weighing dividend shares as a potential source of passive…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a four-figure monthly second income. Christopher Ruane dives into…

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2 blue-chip UK stocks below £1 for me to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

On the hunt for blue-chip stocks to buy, Stephen Wright looks at a REIT in the senior care sector and…

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Meet the 71p UK stock with a 7.1% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a UK stock could be an interesting idea for passive income hunters due to a pivot…

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How much could 1,216 Diageo shares earn me in annual dividends?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at what he could grow his stake in Diageo into by reinvesting dividends to buy more shares…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £12,406 a year from £20,000 in this high-flying FTSE financial star

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE financial star has risen in price since its strong Q3 trading update, which pushed its yield down. But…

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Up 314%, could one of the UK’s biggest dividend stocks still offer more growth and income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This London-listed dividend stock has paid out more than £9bn in the last five years! Is this a hidden gold…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ dividend growth stocks to buy with £3,000?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers loves to see evidence that a company has frequently upped its shareholder dividends. But is it enough to…

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Down 16% since July! Should I buy BT for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This writer weighs up the pros and cons for BT shares before deciding whether he’ll add this FTSE 100 dividend…

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FTSE 100 dividend shares are set to pay out nearly £80bn in 2025! Here’s how to get some

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why UK dividend shares could be the best in the world for generating the cash flow to fund our…

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Why every passive income investor should have REITs on their radar

| Stephen Wright

Real estate investment trusts don’t have to pay tax on cash returned to investors. And that can be a big…

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7.9% yield! Is the third-largest dividend in the FTSE 100 one to consider snapping up today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 financial titan could be a passive income goldmine for long-term investors, but is the risk worth the…

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£250k in savings? Discover how to unlock up to a £21,000 second income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with UK shares at an all-time high, there are still phenomenal yields on offer that can instantly unlock an…

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With a yield of 9%, is this FTSE 100 dividend stock simply too good to ignore?

| Paul Summers

This cheap stock boasts the highest yield in the FTSE 100. But is there a chance it may be cut…

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By 2026, Greggs could be serving up annual passive income of…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs' shares have crashed nearly 50% in a little over 12 months! Do they now offer as much value as…

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With a 15.1% discount and 8.7% yield, is this penny stock worth considering for growth and passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard considers a passive income stock that's listed on the Alternative Investment Market and currently trading at a discount…

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This FTSE income stock could smash Lloyds and Legal & General shares over the next 12 months, according to analysts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds and Legal & General are massively popular income stocks right now, but if analysts are right, they could soon…

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Phoenix share price may be flat, but its 8.3% yield could build a strong second income

| Andrew Mackie

The Phoenix share price has gone nowhere in five years, but its market-beating dividend yield could still deliver solid passive…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £1,000-a-month second income?

| Stephen Wright

Investing early can dramatically cut down the amount someone needs to target a second income of £1,000 a month. Stephen…

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3 UK shares I own for superb passive dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian dives into three UK shares he’s added to his passive income portfolio, with one that’s already doubled its…

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My top 3 FTSE 100 shares for passive income investors to consider

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why he thinks these three FTSE 100 shares could provide spectacular dividend returns for years to come.

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With £20,000 in savings, how much passive income can you realistically earn in the stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2025, plenty of UK shares still offer impressive dividend yields. But how much money should passive income investors expect…

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I asked ChatGPT where the Lloyds share price will be in one year. It said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled with the performance of the Lloyds share price, and asked artificial intelligence to predict whether it's…

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How big does an ISA pot need to be to aim for £2,000 in monthly passive income?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers crunches the numbers on how much an investor would need in an ISA to target a great amount…

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How big does an ISA need to be to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA is becoming more and more popular for folks to target lasting passive income. But how…

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Prediction: analysts think this UK high-yield dividend stock is set to climb 20%+!

| Alan Oscroft

Checking through broker price targets on my favourite dividend stocks, this one catches my eye, in a sector I think…

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How on earth has the ITV share price fallen by 75%?

| Ben McPoland

The ITV share price slumped 8% yesterday, leaving this unpopular FTSE 250 stock with a dirt-cheap valuation and 7.3% dividend…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on Mondi?

| Ken Hall

FTSE 100 dividend stock Mondi (LSE:MNDI) has been under pressure of late, but is it one for passive income investors…

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8%+ yields! Are these jaw-dropping FTSE dividend shares a golden income opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a huge fan of high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares. They aren't without risks, but have brilliant long-term…

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As the UK economy wobbles, now’s the perfect time to think about a second income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines why an uncertain economic outlook might create the perfect environment to start building towards a second income…

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I asked ChatGPT where the BP share price would be by 2030 and it replied…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to gain some insights into where the BP share price is likely to go next, and…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on this top stock?

| Ken Hall

Shares in Mondi (LSE:MNDI) have been sliding lower, but a 7% dividend yield could be enough for passive income investors…

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A £24,000 monthly second income from an ISA or SIPP! See how much you need to invest

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how it's possible to generate a highly generous second income stream by investing tax-efficiently in a spread…

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Next month, could Burberry become an income share again?

| James Beard

With its interim results due soon, James Beard considers whether this FTSE 100 luxury fashion brand could soon regain its…

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The BT share price slides 5% on broker downgrades! Is the 4.5% yield still worth it?

| Mark Hartley

The BT share price has slipped by over 5% in the past month following scepticism from brokers. Mark Hartley wonders…

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