Here's how to invest £5,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

The article presents dividend investing as a route to a second income, using a hypothetical £5,000 UK allocation to illustrate potential cash flow. It suggests that a FTSE 100 yield near 3.1% could generate about £155 a year, a figure described as modest but steady. Legal & General is highlighted as a top example, with an 8.07% yield that would produce roughly £403.50 annually on £5,000. The author notes L&G's dividend growth track record, having increased payments every year since 2009 except 2020, and points to an expected 2% increase in 2026 alongside a £1.2 billion share buyback. The piece frames these dynamics as proof that durable, rising cash flows can support shareholder income.