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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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By 2026, Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have lost a third of their value in the past year. But where might this FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s how investors could target £41,282 of annual passive income from £20,000 in this dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This ultra-high-yielding FTSE dividend star could deliver significant streams of passive income over time, and it also looks very undervalued…

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Down 13% but a near-7% yield forecast! Should I buy more shares of this FTSE 100 gem at around £38?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 perennial high-dividend-yield gem also looks very undervalued at its current price and is set to see very…

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2026 could be the year of interest rate cuts. How might the UK stock market react?

| Mark Hartley

If the UK stock market benefits from rate cuts, this FTSE 100 utility company may be a strong option for…

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58,939 shares of this UK dividend stock unlock £500 a month in passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 9.3% yield and £100m in buybacks, this unloved dividend stock’s returning big amounts of cash to shareholders, even with…

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After slipping below £1, is this FTSE 250 REIT an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 income stock has fallen below £1, pushing the dividend yield to a whopping 7.95%! Is this a…

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£10,000 in this dividend stock may deliver a £1,784 second income in 2026 and 2027

| Royston Wild

Looking for a second income? Here's a top FTSE 100 dividend stock whose dividend yields rise from 8.6% to 9.1%…

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How much passive income could you make by investing £1,000 a month for 10 years?

| Stephen Wright

Can you turn £1,000 a month into £11,941 a year in passive income within a decade? The FTSE 100’s track…

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How much do you need in a FTSE 100 tracker fund to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

It takes £567,900 to earn £1,500 a month from a FTSE 100 ETF. But long-term investors might consider one of…

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With a 10.5% dividend yield, could this FTSE share be a passive income goldmine?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

At 10.5%, this FTSE income stock has one of the highest dividend yields right now. And if market conditions improve,…

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With £5,000, here’s how to create a second income from UK property without buy-to-let

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn a second income from UK property but don't have the money for buy-to-let? Here's another way to…

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Prediction: £10,000 in this dividend stock will deliver a £1,880 income in 2026 and 2027

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect this FTSE 100 dividend stock to keep delivering large and growing dividends despite the tough landscape.

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Worried about a crash? 3 rock-solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

UK dividends can dip during downturns -- but Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will continue to pack a…

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Seeking a passive income? 3 low-risk dividend shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover three top dividend shares to consider for long term income -- including three our writer Royston Wild himself holds.

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How much does someone need to invest in dividend shares to target a £30k passive income at 55?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking of trying to use the stock market to set up passive income streams? Our writer considers some of the…

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 stock could more than triple – here’s how

| Andrew Mackie

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

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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s offering passive income of 9%. But is this yield too good to be true?

| James Beard

It pays to be cautious when it comes to passive income shares. With this in mind, James Beard looks at…

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5 no-brainer income stocks with 25+ years of dividend growth to buy with £5,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK income stocks have some of the longest hot streaks of constantly hiking dividends, and could be a passive…

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Can my Lloyds shares keep paying me fabulous dividends forever?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the dividends from his Lloyds shares roll up, and wonders if the FTSE 100…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how you can aim for a £5,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right strategy, investors can unlock enormous yields that can supercharge long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I asked ChatGPT for 5 world-class dividend shares for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high-quality dividend shares for a retirement portfolio? Here are some names that artificial intelligence came up with…

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Fancy a 10%+ dividend yield? 3 passive income heroes to consider

| Royston Wild

Each of these UK stocks, funds, and trusts has a double-digit dividend yield and excellent long-term growth potential.

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Can you unlock a £5,513 annual second income by investing £100 a month?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% return on a £100 monthly investment is enough to earn a £5,513 second income after 30 years. Stephen…

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2 dividend stocks on the FTSE 250 with twice the yield of the index average!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the prospects of two FTSE 250 dividend stocks with above-average yields. Could they offer investors long-term passive…

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This blue-chip UK income stock yields a stunning 8% – can it really keep paying that?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of FTSE 100 income stock Phoenix Group Holdings, which offers an eye-popping dividend yield.…

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This REIT has a dividend forecast double the current FTSE 250 yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an income stock with a juicy dividend forecast could be worth considering for payments in years…

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£5,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £2,200 annual second income. Here’s how!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley illustrates basic principles of identifying reliable dividend stocks when targeting a high-yielding second income portfolio with a few…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks paying double the index average yield

| John Fieldsend

Only eight stocks on the FTSE 100 are paying double the index's average yield. Here are our Foolish author's top…

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These 3 FTSE 100 super-shares pay £18.6bn a year in passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three mega-cap stocks are set to pay £18.6bn in share dividends for 2025. The only way to collect some…

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This blue-chip comes with a killer 7.6% dividend yield – can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't get enough of the dividend yield on this FTSE 100 stock, and he's got plenty of share…

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A 6.7% yield but down 15%, is it time for investors to consider this FTSE 250 media star?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 broadcasting giant have dropped in the past three months, but its dividend yield remains very…

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Dividend shares can be great for passive income. But be careful to avoid these 3 mistakes…

| Mark Hartley

Avoid these common mistakes when picking dividend shares. Mark Hartley points out risks and how DCC stands up as a…

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Back to black: can a refocus on fossil fuels save the BP share price?

| Mark Hartley

After scaling back its green ambitions under new CEO Murray Auchincloss, Mark Hartley weighs up what the change could mean…

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Analysts say Lloyds’ share price could hit £…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds’ share price has an incredible amount of positive momentum at the moment. Can it continue to deliver for investors…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £30,000 second income?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a look at how we might plan to pocket a five-figure annual second income to help fund our retirement,…

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How much do you need in dividend stocks to pay the mortgage each month?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the numbers behind building an investment pot with dividend stocks that could generate over a grand a…

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Gold to $5,000? 2 UK stocks to consider buying right now

| Ben McPoland

Investors looking around for gold stocks to buy today might want to take a look at this pair from the…

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Time for me to add this 10.1%-yielding FTSE energy giant to my passive income portfolio?

| Simon Watkins

This well-diversified oil and gas giant offers one of the highest dividend yields in any major FTSE index, which can…

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Got £20k? Watch an Aviva shares portfolio grow with compounding

| Andrew Mackie

Aviva shares are up 43% in 2025, but just how much could an investor realistically expect to achieve if they…

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