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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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Dividend yields of 6.3%! Here are 2 stocks to consider buying for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Hunting for top-notch dividend stocks to buy? Ben McPoland highlights one idea from the FTSE 100 and another from the…

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How much would you need in an ISA to target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach to buying dividend shares can help someone earn passive income. How much would they need to…

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Diageo shares are up 6% in a week. Is this the start of a huge comeback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a lengthy period of weakness, Diageo shares are showing signs of life. Could this be the start of a…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of £11,341?

| James Beard

How could a newbie investor use a Stocks and Shares ISA to provide them with a healthy second income? James…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £300 monthly passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the passive income potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights one FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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3 UK dividend stocks tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the investment case behind three UK dividend stocks that experts predict could surge by at least…

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This penny stock could rocket 76% more, says 1 broker

| James Beard

There’s a penny stock that could be hugely undervalued, according to one team of City analysts. James Beard considers whether…

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Here’s how much income I can get if I invest my entire £20k ISA in Greggs shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The dividend yield of Greggs shares is now at its highest point in over a decade! Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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UK income stocks are a great way of aiming for a £317 monthly passive income

| James Beard

There are loads of UK income stocks to choose from at the moment. And now could be a good time…

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How much would an ISA need to be worth for someone to aim for a £10,000 annual passive income?

| James Beard

James Beard investigates what it would take for someone to target a five-figure yearly passive income from buying dividend shares.

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Consider targeting a £1,500 passive income with these 4 dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Targeting a large and lasting passive income with UK dividend shares? Royston Wild reveals four FTSE 100 and FTSE 250…

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Passive income: 4 steps to target a £3,737 monthly cash windfall!

| Royston Wild

What do investors need to do to boost their chances of a long and lasting passive income? Royston Wild reveals…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to target a £10,000 passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to generate passive income from substantial savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn a six-figure nest egg into a…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to generate passive income from UK shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at whether it's better to generate passive income inside a SIPP or Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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How much does a newbie investor need in an ISA for an instant £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of cash would be needed in an ISA to earn £100 a month in passive income? And what…

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8% yield! How to target a £1,600 second income with these 7 ISA stocks

| Royston Wild

Have £20,000 sitting in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider building a diversified portfolio of UK dividend shares for a…

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How much do I need in my ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Picking high-income stocks in an ISA can be a route to securing long-term passive income. And here's one with a…

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I love FTSE 100 dividend shares, but do I buy this FTSE 250 loser?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past year, the UK's FTSE 100 has thrashed the once-mighty US S&P 500 index. With value investing back…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Should investors consider Legal & General shares for passive income?

| Ken Hall

As many investors are chasing their passive income dreams, our writer Ken Hall evaluates whether Legal & General could help…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better buy high-yielding UK stocks in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves his SIPP, but he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is a pretty good way to invest…

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

| Stephen Wright

As the stock market tries to get to grips with AI, could dividend shares offer investors a chance to earn…

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4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several UK shares from different sectors that have high yields, but could represent a good reward…

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Prediction: in 12 months the battered Diageo share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild's taken a hit over the last year as Diageo's share price has crumbled. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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5 steps to target a £5,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

What would it really take to earn a second income of hundreds of pounds per month from dividend shares? Christopher…

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This REIT’s down 12% with a 9.58% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights a REIT he thinks could be set for a long-term comeback as more people return to office…

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Dividend-paying UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to grow wealth?

| Mark Hartley

Buying shares in companies that pay dividends can be a great way to earn income. And, right now, UK stocks…

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Why ISA investors should consider these 3 stocks to buy for retirement

| Mark Hartley

With global markets heading for a volatile year, Mark Hartley identifies where retirement investors should look for stocks to buy.

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Dividend yields up to 10%! 3 top REITs to consider for passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy in 2026? These top real estate investment trusts (REITs) might merit serious…

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UK stock market outlook in 2026: finding fortune on the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies the many challenges the stock market faces in 2026 and how investors can better prepare for an…

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£1,000 buys 372 shares in this 8%-yielding dividend income stock!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this FTSE 100 income stock's a brilliant way to generate income and growth over the longer run,…

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Which looks better value today, the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After strong gains for stock markets in 2023, 2024, and 2025, many shares appear overpriced. In particular, US equities look…

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Should an income-focused investor consider National Grid shares?

| Christopher Ruane

One attraction of National Grid shares for many investors is the company's dividend strategy. Our writer explores some pros and…

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Want to retire early? Here’s how a stock market crash could help!

| Christopher Ruane

Many people fear a stock market crash. But to the well-prepared investor it can present an opportunity to hunt for…

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How much would an investor need in Aviva shares for a £147 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how an ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a decent amount of income each year, with help…

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My £20,000 in this superb 8.9%-yielding FTSE income share could make me £25,451 a year in dividends over time!

| Simon Watkins

This outstanding FTSE income share offers a huge yield, powerful earnings momentum and deep value, but I think many investors…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £17,497 in annual passive income from my £20,000 in this top-flight passive income gem

| Simon Watkins

This top-tier FTSE ultra-high-yield dividend stock stands out to me as having all three key elements I want in a…

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3 dividend shares investors should be aware of in February 2026

| John Fieldsend

Dividend shares are a popular avenue for folks to build passive income. Here are three shares that might be worth…

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UK income stocks: a serious long-term wealth creator?

| Christopher Ruane

Can regular investment in income stocks be the rocket fuel for someone's dreams of building wealth? Christopher Ruane explains why…

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A simple 3-step plan for targeting a £1,000 monthly second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a three-step strategy for targeting a substantial second income by investing just £100 a month in the…

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