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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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I’m targeting £1,768 a year in dividends from £12k in this high-yield UK income stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how reinvesting dividends from this high-income UK stock could build a generous passive…

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This 7.3%-yielding REIT could turn £20,000 into £122 monthly passive income

| James Beard

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer chunky dividends. Here’s one that could produce a four-figure annual passive income.

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3 dividend shares to consider buying with an average yield of 9.9%

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the investment case for three dividend shares offering compelling yields. But are they reliable in the long…

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As Lloyds shares slip back towards £1, is the rally ending?

| Mark Hartley

After a spectacular rally, our writer examines the recent fall in price of Lloyds shares and considers whether the stock…

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Which is best: a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP? Here’s what the experts think

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains the difference between these two investment vehicles, and why he thinks a Stocks and Share ISA is…

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High-yield UK dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to build long-term wealth?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a balanced portfolio of FTSE dividend stocks can potentially deliver both income and growth over…

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Here’s how investors can target £22,491 a year from £20,000 in this overlooked income share

| Simon Watkins

This under-the-radar income share already has a market-beating dividend yield that's forecast to go much higher, underpinned by steady earnings…

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9.2% yield! 4 dividend stocks to consider buying right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild explains why investing outside the FTSE 100 could deliver a…

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This income stock has a dividend forecast of over 8.5%! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock with a rising dividend forecast, but contrasts this outlook…

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An 8.8% yield but down 15%, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem now?

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast exceptional earnings growth for this FTSE star, which I believe will enable it to keep generating market-beating passive…

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8.25% yield! Could this FTSE 100 stock net investors a big second income?

| Stephen Wright

Insurance stocks are often popular with investors looking for a second income. But there’s a lot more to them than…

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Oops, Greggs shares get rolled and battered again!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Greggs shares had a terrible 2025 and have slumped by 22.4% over the past 12 months. Hedge funds are betting…

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Is 1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks at the start of a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Investors waiting for Croda International's recovery have had to be patient. But this top UK top dividend stock is showing…

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Fancy a 9%+ dividend yield? 3 top passive income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a strong and sustained passive income? Consider these high-yielding income trusts, funds, and stocks.

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This FTSE 100 share yields 7.3%. Could future dividends be even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Why is the yield so…

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Here’s how investors can target £12,959 in income a year from 3,106 shares in this top-tier FTSE dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE gem offers one of the strongest dividend income profiles in the index, backed by rising profits, solid cash…

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UK dividend shares paid £84.7bn to investors in 2025! In 2026 investors could earn…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK dividend shares are heating back up in 2026, but for intelligent investors, some double-digit passive income growth could be…

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I’m targeting £18,252 a year in dividend income from my £20,000 in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse could offer one of the market's most overlooked income opportunities, fuelled by supercharged earnings growth…

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Income shares: how much do you need to invest to target £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn an extra £500 a month without having to work for it? Here’s how much money investors might…

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With dividend yields of at least 16%, should I consider buying these 2 AIM shares?

| James Beard

Some of the highest dividend yields can be found among small-cap stocks. James Beard takes a closer look at two…

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How to build a ‘lazy’ passive income portfolio with just 1 UK ETF

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in creating a low-hassle, tax-efficient passive income stream? This exchange-traded fund could be worth checking out.

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio that pays passive income every single month

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a quintet of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that together would pay income all year round. Which one…

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Passive income: how I earn money while I sleep

| Stephen Wright

The key to retiring early is finding a way to earn passive income. Here’s how our author goes about it…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a SIPP for a £12,569 retirement income

| James Beard

Starting with £20,000, James Beard reckons it’s possible to create a SIPP producing over £12,000 in dividends each year. But…

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How much do you need to invest in REITs to quit work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting your job and living off REIT dividends sounds like a pipedream. But with the right strategy, it's far more…

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Down 58% in 2025, is this 11.9% dividend yield worth adding to my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI disruption is decimating this ex-FTSE 100 business. But with its dividend yield now in double-digit territory, has a hidden…

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What does an ISA need to be worth to aim for a £400 monthly second income from dividend shares?

| James Beard

Is it really possible to earn an annual four-figure second income from buying dividend shares alone? James Beard crunches the…

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Is Legal & General Group about to turn the tables on the Aviva share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picked Legal & General only to see the Aviva share price rocket instead. Are the two FTSE 100…

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See what £10,000 invested in resurgent BP shares 1 month ago is worth now…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wondered if he was mad after he bought BP shares 15 months ago, but in fact they've done…

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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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