There are two products specifically designed to provide an income.

Type of account	Minimum investment	Access to your money	Interest	Other points
Pensioners bonds	£500	60 days' notice and lose	Fixed. Paid out as monthly income.	Choice of term: 1, 2 or 5 years. Only for people aged 60 and over.
Income bonds	£500	3 months' notice, or no notice and loss of 90 days' interest.	Variable. Paid out as monthly income.

Income Generating NS&I Products: http://www.fsa.gov.uk

TOP 10

1. Personal Finance

2. Bank Account

3. Personal Loan

4. Mortgage

5. Investment Advice

6. Credit Card

7. Share Dealing

8. Remortgage

9. Pension

10. Insurance