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2 compelling UK dividend shares with sky-high yields and low, low prices

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment thesis of two high-yielding dividend shares trading below £1 -- but are they worth…

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Top 3 REITs to consider for long-term 5.76% passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover three top REITs that Zaven Boyrazian believes can deliver impressive and sustainable passive income that almost doubles that of…

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10,000 shares in this unheralded FTSE 100 stock paid £6,110 last year

| John Fieldsend

Recent turbulence has shifted this lesser-known FTSE 100 stock to a higher dividend yield. Is this a no-brainer buy for…

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Up 22% in 3 months! Should investors consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 pharma giant?

| Ken Hall

Shares in FTSE 100 giant AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) are up 22% in three months, but is it a good time to…

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By 2026, these FTSE 100 stocks could yield above 6.3%

| Ben McPoland

Looking for FTSE 100 shares that offer potentially inflation-busting passive income? Our writer spotlights a trio of them here.

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New to investing? These 5 brilliant income stocks have hiked dividends for 25 years in a row!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that FTSE 100 income stocks that increase their dividends year after year have a real edge, and…

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£20,000 of Aviva shares could make me £10,390 a year in dividend income, given its 6.7% forecast yield!

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast Aviva’s earnings will grow 18.8% a year, and this is the key driver that pushes any firm’s share…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much passive income an investor could make using £500 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at how his view on making passive income from the market differs from ChatGPT, and weighs up…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £250-a-week retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors could build a high-and-rising passive income inside a Stocks and Shares…

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Here are the 2 of the fastest-growing FTSE 100 dividends

| John Fieldsend

A speedily growing dividend is a sign of a company firing on all cylinders. Here are two of the fastest…

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2 high-yielding FTSE shares that look tempting – but I’m not buying yet

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at two high-yielding FTSE shares and explains why their double-digit dividends might not be as safe as…

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National Grid shares keep the lights on for passive-income investors

| Andrew Mackie

As the UK upgrades its energy network, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly attracted to National Grid shares, both for income…

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£300 a month invested in a Junior SIPP could grow to £581,240 by the time a child reaches 65!

| James Beard

It’s often said that starting early is the key to a financially secure retirement. With this in mind, James Beard…

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How big does your ISA need to be to target an £888 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones analyses how much investors need to generate a chunky monthly passive income and a FTSE 100 stock to…

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Worried about dividend cuts? 3 of the FTSE 100’s best dividend growers

| Royston Wild

Discover three FTSE 100 dividend growth heroes of recent years -- including one Royston Wild owns in his own portfolio.

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Could dividend shares protect your portfolio in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Could the steady stream of cash generated by shares solve a key investing dilemma by putting you in a position…

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By 2026, Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have lost a third of their value in the past year. But where might this FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s how investors could target £41,282 of annual passive income from £20,000 in this dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This ultra-high-yielding FTSE dividend star could deliver significant streams of passive income over time, and it also looks very undervalued…

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Down 13% but a near-7% yield forecast! Should I buy more shares of this FTSE 100 gem at around £38?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 perennial high-dividend-yield gem also looks very undervalued at its current price and is set to see very…

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2026 could be the year of interest rate cuts. How might the UK stock market react?

| Mark Hartley

If the UK stock market benefits from rate cuts, this FTSE 100 utility company may be a strong option for…

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58,939 shares of this UK dividend stock unlock £500 a month in passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 9.3% yield and £100m in buybacks, this unloved dividend stock’s returning big amounts of cash to shareholders, even with…

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After slipping below £1, is this FTSE 250 REIT an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 income stock has fallen below £1, pushing the dividend yield to a whopping 7.95%! Is this a…

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£10,000 in this dividend stock may deliver a £1,784 second income in 2026 and 2027

| Royston Wild

Looking for a second income? Here's a top FTSE 100 dividend stock whose dividend yields rise from 8.6% to 9.1%…

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How much passive income could you make by investing £1,000 a month for 10 years?

| Stephen Wright

Can you turn £1,000 a month into £11,941 a year in passive income within a decade? The FTSE 100’s track…

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How much do you need in a FTSE 100 tracker fund to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

It takes £567,900 to earn £1,500 a month from a FTSE 100 ETF. But long-term investors might consider one of…

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With a 10.5% dividend yield, could this FTSE share be a passive income goldmine?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

At 10.5%, this FTSE income stock has one of the highest dividend yields right now. And if market conditions improve,…

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With £5,000, here’s how to create a second income from UK property without buy-to-let

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn a second income from UK property but don't have the money for buy-to-let? Here's another way to…

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Prediction: £10,000 in this dividend stock will deliver a £1,880 income in 2026 and 2027

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect this FTSE 100 dividend stock to keep delivering large and growing dividends despite the tough landscape.

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Worried about a crash? 3 rock-solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

UK dividends can dip during downturns -- but Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will continue to pack a…

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Seeking a passive income? 3 low-risk dividend shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover three top dividend shares to consider for long term income -- including three our writer Royston Wild himself holds.

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How much does someone need to invest in dividend shares to target a £30k passive income at 55?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking of trying to use the stock market to set up passive income streams? Our writer considers some of the…

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 stock could more than triple – here’s how

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why this FTSE 250 dividend payer may offer the rare mix of income and capital growth for…

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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s offering passive income of 9%. But is this yield too good to be true?

| James Beard

It pays to be cautious when it comes to passive income shares. With this in mind, James Beard looks at…

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5 no-brainer income stocks with 25+ years of dividend growth to buy with £5,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK income stocks have some of the longest hot streaks of constantly hiking dividends, and could be a passive…

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Can my Lloyds shares keep paying me fabulous dividends forever?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the dividends from his Lloyds shares roll up, and wonders if the FTSE 100…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how you can aim for a £5,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right strategy, investors can unlock enormous yields that can supercharge long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I asked ChatGPT for 5 world-class dividend shares for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-quality dividend shares for a retirement portfolio? Here are some names that artificial intelligence came up with…

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Fancy a 10%+ dividend yield? 3 passive income heroes to consider

| Royston Wild

Each of these UK stocks, funds, and trusts has a double-digit dividend yield and excellent long-term growth potential.

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Can you unlock a £5,513 annual second income by investing £100 a month?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% return on a £100 monthly investment is enough to earn a £5,513 second income after 30 years. Stephen…

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