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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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What does the UK Autumn Budget mean for Stocks and Shares ISA investors?

| Mark Hartley

The new Autumn Budget has introduced critical changes that affect how a Stocks and Shares ISA could benefit investors. Mark…

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Could the Autumn Budget help shrink the UK shares valuation gap?

| Mark Hartley

Despite record highs this year, UK shares still trade at a substantial discount to global markets. The Autumn Budget could…

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I asked ChatGPT how the Autumn Budget could supercharge UK stocks – here’s what it said

| Andrew Mackie

The Autumn Budget’s new ISA rules caught my attention, and they’ve made me reconsider how I balance saving safely with…

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With its 5.7% dividend yield, here’s what I like about Aviva

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva has grown its dividend per share annually in recent years yet its yield still thrashes the FTSE 100 average.…

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Was the Autumn Budget a Rachel Reeves ‘disasterclass’ for UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget has been released! What kind of impact might the changes have on British businesses in the years…

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By November 2026, £1,000 invested in Lloyds could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What might the next year look like for Lloyds shares? Here's one prediction of what a stake could be worth…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £523 per week second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Interested in aiming to earn a second income of several thousand pounds per month by investing in dividend shares? Christopher…

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Skipping this after the Autumn Budget could cost you dearly…

| Royston Wild

How could the Autumn Budget leave investors like you paying more tax? And what simple step could help protect your…

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Passive income for life? These FTSE 100 stocks look attractive to me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how he tries to filter for FTSE 100 stocks that are sustainable dividend payers with above-average…

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Legal & General shares offer one thing no other FTSE 100 stock does – can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knew that Legal & General shares offered one of the highest yields on the FTSE 100, but he…

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At 12.54%, no FTSE 250 stock has a higher dividend yield than this one!

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 is well known for some bumper dividend yields. The number one stock at the moment is in…

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It’s possible to build a 5-figure second income investing under £100 a week. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to earn a second income by investing regularly in dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explains how it…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock yields 5.6% – could it be the safest passive income play in December?

| Andrew Mackie

Growing dividends, engaged customers, and a company that keeps delivering – these are the reasons I recently increased my holdings…

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2 dividend shares that could benefit after today’s Autumn Budget

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at what’s expected from the UK Budget announcement today and how two FTSE 100 dividend…

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5 potential problems with building passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is my favourite form of earnings, as it doesn't require working for a living. But making extra money…

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Fancy up to £1,740 passive income in 2026? These income stocks could deliver it

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a passive income portfolio for the New Year? Here are five top income stocks to consider for…

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With its 9.9% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 a possible bargain – or value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share with a percentage dividend yield on the cusp of double digits. Might that…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a £2,000 monthly second income from FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks artificial intelligence to build a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks to create a second income for retirement,…

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7.5% dividend yield: could this FTSE 250 stock be the passive income king of 2026?

| Andrew Mackie

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

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Yields above 5%! Here are my 2 favourite FTSE 100 dividend stocks 

| Ben McPoland

See why this pair of UK dividend stocks from the financial sector are my top picks to aim for steady…

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To target £7,377 in annual passive income, how much should I invest in this FTSE dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

Potentially life-changing passive income can be made from relatively small investments in high-dividend-paying stocks, with dividends reinvested.

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This UK passive income share offers a 10.6% yield. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With a yield of over 10%, this share's passive income generation potential is substantial. Can such a high yield last?…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect SIPP and it suggested….

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones calls in artificial intelligence to show him what a nicely balanced SIPP portfolio might look like, but he…

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Down 49% in 2025, when will the Greggs share price stop plunging?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Greggs share price has almost halved in 2025, with no signs of braking this fall. However, I expect this…

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These 3 jaw-dropping FTSE 100 dividend stocks have 1 brilliant thing in common

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a trio of UK dividend stocks that stand out from the pack. Their track record of…

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How much do you need in an ISA to take £23,184 per year as a passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Many ISA investors target a passive income high enough to work as a sort of second income. But how much…

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These 3 high-yield income stocks boast a stunning 10-year dividend track record!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones alerts investors to 3 FTSE 100 income stocks that combine high yields with another exciting benefit that dividend…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright takes a look at the power of dividend shares to turn a small regular monthly investment into much…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target an £8,000 yearly second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the UK stock market has some interesting opportunities for investors with cash looking to earn a second…

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Investors can target £38,127 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 250 gem – here’s how

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 gem generates a huge dividend income, which is forecast to rise on very strong earnings growth, and…

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Time for me to buy more of this 61% undervalued FTSE heavyweight with a 6% forecast yield?

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast this top-flight FTSE powerhouse stock will see its dividend yield jump on strong growth, and it looks a…

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How much do you need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to target £2,658 a month retirement income?

| Simon Watkins

Simon Watkins believes more will be needed than the State Pension to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and this could come…

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3 cheap shares to consider with eye-wateringly high dividend yields!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at the value prospects of three cheap shares with unusually high dividend yields. As expected,…

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This dividend share already yields 7.7% – now imagine if stock markets crash!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of this high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock, and if share prices remain volatile he'll…

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Targeting passive income? Why every investor should consider REITs 

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains how real estate investment trust rules provide big benefits to shareholders, making them attractive to income investors.

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How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

| Stephen Wright

Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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With a 10.3% yield, am I crazy not to buy this dirt cheap dividend stock?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite having a double-digit yield, this dividend stock still makes more than enough money to sustain and expand shareholder payouts.

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£500 buys 307 shares in this 10.16% dividend yield stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Emerging market stocks are on fire, surging by over 26% in 2025, so far – a massive tailwind that this…

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How the GLP-1 weight-loss boom could lift these FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

If millions more people in the UK start taking weight-loss medications, this pair of FTSE 100 retailers should enjoy a…

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This FTSE 100 income machine yielding 5.5% keeps pumping out dividends

| Ben McPoland

Imperial Brands has been dishing out dividends for decades. But after a strong share price run and with its current…

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