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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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Could this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 passive income gem quietly fund my retirement?

| Simon Watkins

With rising payouts, strong cash generation and impressive earnings forecasts, this FTSE 100 dividend gem may be developing into a…

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Can I turn a £20,000 investment into £12,959 a year in dividends with this superb FTSE 100 income share?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked income share is building major momentum, with rising earnings, strong cash generation and dividend forecasts that could surprise…

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Be greedy when others are fearful! Is now a passive income opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is why many people invest. And get the timing right, investors can make a meaningful impact to the…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo and Rolls-Royce shares just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo and Rolls-Royce shares headed in totally different directions last week. Which FTSE 100 stock looks worth considering today?

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 leisure stock could generate £260 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Down 26%, this well-known company from the FTSE 250 index is offering attractive passive income, with a dividend yield above…

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3 easy steps I’m taking to prepare for a stock market crash

| Ken Hall

With stocks near historic highs and geopolitical tensions rising, here are three steps Ken Hall’s taking to prepare his portfolio…

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Hot dates for dividend investors to mark in their March diaries

| Alan Oscroft

The year's stock market gains might be taking some edge off high yields, but UK dividend investors still have plenty…

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This is exactly the type of FTSE 100 income stock I like to hold as markets plunge

| Harvey Jones

We live in a worrying world but Harvey Jones hopes that this UK income stock will make his retirement a…

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The BP share price is back above 500p — but is there more to come?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the BP share price and sees strong cash flow, upstream growth, and rising oil prices changing…

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The BP and Shell share price are soaring today – are we looking at another massive spike?

| Harvey Jones

As Middle East tensions explode, the BP and Shell share price are inevitably back in the spotlight. Harvey Jones looks…

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An 8.7% forecast dividend yield! 1 of the best FTSE income stocks to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial sector gem’s soaring payouts make it one of the most overlooked stocks to buy for huge…

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Here’s how I’m aiming for £20,698 in yearly income from £20,000 in this 8.4%-yielding FTSE dividend beast

| Simon Watkins

This ultra-high-yield FTSE stock looks set for strong earnings growth — and its long-term dividend power could be far greater…

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How much do you need in income shares to generate £1k a month in 2036

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith plots a dividend strategy to try and build a four-figure monthly cash plan for the coming decade from…

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What on earth’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Ken Hall

The Lloyds share price has surged 40% in a year but fallen nearly 8% in the past month. Ken Hall…

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Investing in Greggs shares? Don’t miss these 3 things tomorrow

| Ken Hall

Greggs shares have been under pressure of late. Ken Hall has a few things that he’s watching intently ahead of…

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Up 224% with a 4.2% yield? Here’s 1 compelling dividend share to consider

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies one UK dividend share that looks too good to be true. Of course, as with everything, there…

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How much will you need in an ISA to earn a £3,000 monthly passive income in 2051?

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to build a huge, passive income-producing Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains how you could boost…

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How much do you need to invest to earn £1,500 a month in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

An 8% dividend yield could put investors on the fast track to earning passive income. But where can investors find…

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These 3 stocks are offering passive income of 7.1%. But is there a catch?

| James Beard

With a combined dividend yield of 7%+, James Beard’s found three stocks that could appeal to passive income hunters. But…

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What second income could you build up using a spare £300 per week?

| Christopher Ruane

What sort of second income from dividends could someone hope to earn if they invest £300 each week for a…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks to consider in March with 7% yields!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield UK dividend stocks to buy? Here are two that keen income investor Royston Wild think…

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How a £1,000 SIPP can turbocharge passive income goals

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall unpacks the benefits of investing through a SIPP, and a potential 25% retirement savings boost that investors are…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a stunning £50k passive income in 2050?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how long-term investing in FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks can potentially generate a super-sized passive income in…

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Do Legal & General shares offer the FTSE 100’s best dividend?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares pay a higher dividend yield than any other FTSE 100 stock. But is it the whole…

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These British dividend stocks have been flying in 2026. I think there could be more to come!

| Paul Summers

If you think dividend stocks are boring, think again. Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 giants whose share prices…

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How much is needed in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the timeline, approach and some risks of using the annual ISA contribution limit to build passive income…

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Diageo: 5 reasons why a FTSE 100 turnaround is still possible

| Ben McPoland

Diageo gave investors an all-too-familiar fright this week. So, why does this writer think things could improve in future for…

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These 5 income stocks could turn a £20k ISA into a £1,680 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Want to know how to source a large and sustained passive income from dividend stocks? Royston Wild reveals some of…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £500 a month in passive income?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall looks at how investors can size a Stocks and Shares ISA appropriately for £500 a month of passive…

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Mark your March diaries with these key dates for red-hot UK dividend shares

| Alan Oscroft

Never mind those high-flying AI stocks making investors nervous, I'm eyeing these dividend shares as long-term cash cows.

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See what £15k invested in National Grid shares just one month ago is worth today

| Harvey Jones

National Grid shares have just had another stellar month, leaving Harvey Jones baffled. He just can't see why investors love…

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How much passive income might £20k spent on Greggs shares today earn in a decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Greggs' share price has tumbled. Last year's interim dividend was held flat. But Christopher Ruane is still excited about the…

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Down 25% in a year, here’s why the Guinness brewer might not be the value share it looks like

| Christopher Ruane

This week's massive dividend cut has raised the question of whether Diageo's really the value share our writer hoped it…

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How much income could £40k in a Stocks and Shares ISA generate in 2040?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors build wealth and generate a brilliant…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £500 income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to create a money-printing Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains why you may have a better chance than…

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11% already – and this high-yield share has just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share already has a double-digit dividend yield, but has raised its payout yet again! Christopher Ruane weighs…

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Is the FTSE 250 OK?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 has been underperforming of late. What's going on here? And is Britain's smaller index due for a…

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4 FTSE 250 stocks with a yield over double the index average

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a handful of FTSE 250 stocks that have yields above 6.5% that could make them attractive…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after the 25 February update?

| Ben McPoland

After a bright start to 2026, Diageo shares came crashing down to earth yesterday. But is this the dip our…

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An 8.5% dividend yield? I’m thinking of buying shares in this recovering FTSE 250 income gem

| Mark Hartley

In a quest to increase his portfolio's average dividend yield, Mark Hartley takes a closer look at a beaten-down FTSE…

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