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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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£20k to spare? 3 income stocks to target £1,640 of dividends in 2026

| Royston Wild

Looking for big dividends in the New Year? An investment in these income stocks, with an average 8.2% dividend yield,…

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So the Lloyds share price made it past £1. Big deal. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Believe it or not, the Lloyds share price is now almost double the lows it hit a year ago. But…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock a top dividend play in 2026?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at a popular FTSE 100 dividend stock that could be one for income investors to…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 3 brilliant passive income stocks for an ISA in 2026 and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for some FTSE 100 dividend stocks to generate a second income from his ISA,…

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Can the National Grid dividend really keep up with inflation?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid aims to grow its dividend in line with inflation. That grabs this writer's attention, but will he be…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £2,027 monthly passive income in 2027?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how regular investing can help build a high-and-rising passive income for retirement from a portfolio of FTSE…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock poised for a big recovery in 2026? Let’s discuss

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall looks at a recognisable FTSE 250 dividend stock which is under pressure but showing signs of…

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For a £10,000 passive income from dividends, how much would you need to invest?

| Christopher Ruane

To earn a five figure passive income each year from owning dividend shares, just what would it take? Christopher Ruane…

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A top dividend share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild has found one of the FTSE 250's hottest dividend stocks for this year and next. Here's why he's…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly second income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how you can maximise your chances of building a large second income -- and reveals a FTSE…

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Diageo shares just got even cheaper

| John Fieldsend

Diageo shares can't seem to stop falling in value. But have they become too cheap to ignore? Our Foolish author…

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Down 35% with an 8.75% yield and P/E of 12.8! Are Taylor Wimpey shares a generational bargain? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Taylor Wimpey shares have suffered a world of woe but the low valuation and bumper dividend yield…

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Is 2026 a brilliant year to build a second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says there's no point waiting for the perfect moment to start building a second income from UK shares.…

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How to target a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio returning £2k a month in dividends

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley does the maths and identifies a few promising dividend heroes that could help deliver £2k a month in…

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3 long-term dividend growth stocks to consider for a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for shares with dividend growth prospects to add to a SIPP for the long run? Our writer thinks these…

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Looking for dividend shares to earn passive income? 2 things to consider

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of trying to build passive income shares by sticking some money into dividend shares? Christopher Ruane has a…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks boasting 25+ years of increased dividends

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 250 dividend stocks could be hidden gems? Our Foolish author takes a look at three that have been…

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Prediction: in 2026 the volatile BP share price turns £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Nobody is happy with the BP share price these days, but on the plus side, investors love the dividend. Harvey…

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3 reasons to fear a stock market crash in 2026 — and how to prepare

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at the growing number of factors that threaten a stock market crash in 2026 and how UK…

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Will the Greggs share price jump or slump on 8 January?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Greggs share price had a rotten 2025, plunging until November and then rebounding. I expect the shares to have…

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Could drip-feeding £500 a month into the FTSE 100 make someone a millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

Can someone put money into FTSE 100 shares each month and really aim for a million over time? Our writer…

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UK income stocks: a once-in-a-decade-chance to get rich

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says 2025 was a great year for UK income stocks and he thinks they're nicely placed to make…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

| Stephen Wright

Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much does an investor need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and generate a…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have been a little sluggish lately but when Harvey Jones checked out last year's total return…

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This crackerjack FTSE dividend stock now has a forecast yield of 8.9%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income play offers a yield some investors won’t believe -- and the maths reveals a compounding story…

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My £20,000 holding in this FTSE star could make me £12,406 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield gem is forecast to see strong earnings growth that should power its share price and passive…

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Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

| Stephen Wright

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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5 of the best FTSE dividend growth stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating a second income, especially if the payouts keep growing. Paul Summers…

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6.5% yield and a P/E of just 12.3! Is this forgotten income stock now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 income stock that investors often overlook. After years of struggle, its valuation is…

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How much passive income could 1,909 Legal & General shares generate in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

I'm happy with the high-yield dividends that I get from Legal & General shares, but I also want more share…

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£2k buys 687 shares in this stunning 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed great returns from this UK dividend stock, that's delivered eye-popping growth and income in recent years.…

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A £5-a-day stock market plan for a 4-figure second income stream

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of generating income from the stock market even with a modest regular amount, benefitting…

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I’m targeting £42,949 in dividend income for my retirement from £20,000 in this 10.2%-yielding FTSE 250 gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 income play yielding over 10% is powering my long term retirement plan. Here’s why I think it…

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With an 8.7% forecast dividend yield, is this top FTSE 100 passive income stock an unmissable bargain?

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 income stock has a dividend yield higher than all others on the index. And its payout’s forecast…

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How I’m targeting £12,959 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This financial giant delivers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, with analysts forecasting this will rise…

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Dividend shares in 2026: where can investors still find opportunities?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how shifting monetary policy and a low interest rate environment could impact British dividend shares in 2026…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

| Christopher Ruane

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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