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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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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,039 in annual dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 income share

| Simon Watkins

Improving results and rising payouts mean this FTSE 100 income share could be one of the market’s least‑appreciated dividend income…

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Diageo shares: a once-in-a-generation chance to get rich?

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have shed 59% of their value in just over four years. But might this simply be a chance…

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Here’s how investors could target £5,860 in yearly passive income from £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem!

| Simon Watkins

A powerful passive income engine hidden in the FTSE 250, this overlooked firm could offer far more long-term dividend potential…

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What next for the BT share price? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has had a somewhat erratic five years, and City analysts have mixed thoughts about where it…

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I’m taking this once-in-a-decade chance to load up on 8%-yielding Legal & General shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones now plans to add to his stake in Legal & General shares at a time when they're offering…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares above £1 for passive income?

| Ben McPoland

After a massive surge, Lloyds shares are currently trading at a 17-year high. Should I buy the FTSE 100 bank…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,500 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a potential opportunity in the UK REIT sector that investors targeting a second income should have on…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

For investors hunting for passive income this year, Paul Summers thinks these dividend stocks are worth running the rule over.

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Investors could target £1,982 in annual dividend income from just £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 250 broadcaster may be hiding a major price-to-valuation gap, while producing market-beating dividend yield opportunities as well.

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I’m targeting an annual dividend income of £25,451 from my £20,000 holding in this 8.9%-yielding FTSE gem!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield FTSE dividend star could turn my £20,000 holding into a serious long-term income stream, thanks to the quiet…

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With a 9% yield, is this FTSE 250 dividend stock a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does a 9%…

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The 5 most popular FTSE 100 stocks on AJ Bell to begin 2026

| Ben McPoland

Wondering which FTSE 100 stock has been the most-bought among AJ Bell customers recently? Hint: it's not Rolls-Royce or Lloyds.

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3 UK income stocks I think could keep growing their dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a trio of UK stocks that have grown their dividend per share annually in recent years --…

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

| Christopher Ruane

What would it actually take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive income by buying dividend shares? Christopher Ruane…

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Want your ISA to earn you a pound an hour for life? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA stuffed with dividend shares could potentially mean passive income rolling in year after year. Christopher Ruane explains how.

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market to stop work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting work and living off stock market dividends sounds like a fantasy. But with the right strategy, it’s far more…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how you can aim to retire with £11,973 a year in passive income

| James Beard

It’s never too late to consider the stock market. And with regular investments, a decent passive income might be more…

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Why TBC Bank could be the hottest dividend stock in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is bullish on this promising mid-cap dividend stock with a high yield, excellent coverage and an attractive valuation.…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reveals how much is needed to generate a high and rising regular passive income from FTSE 100 shares,…

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This under-the-radar REIT could deliver stellar income for UK investors in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case for a small but up-and-coming REIT that looks poised to deliver shareholders lucrative…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £36,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to earn a £3,000 monthly second income using dividend shares like this FTSE…

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Here’s how to invest £10,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 90 UK stocks paying a dividend yield of 7% or more, income investors are spoilt for choice in…

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Does that juicy 5.5% dividend yield make BP shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey holds BP shares in his SIPP and loves getting a regular stream of dividends. Now he's wondering if there's…

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This FTSE 100 dividend share’s so cheap it’s a joke!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to buy? Here's a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 passive income hero our writer Royston Wild…

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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Greggs shares could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs' shares have lost 47% of their value inside 18 months. Where do City analysts see this FTSE 250 stock…

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How I’m targeting £3,000 a month in passive income with just £50 a week

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines his strategy to target a lucrative passive income for retirement, highlighting the potential pitfalls and the importance…

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I asked ChatGPT how to earn a second income on the stock market. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Earning a second income is a dream many aspire to but struggle to succeed at. Searching for inspiration, Mark Hartley…

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£5,000 in Aviva shares could unlock this much passive income…

| Andrew Mackie

Income investors love passive income – but what could a 25-year investment in FTSE 100 dividend star Aviva actually produce?

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British income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK income stocks dominating for the first time in a decade last year, could 2026 be the perfect time…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

An ISA's a great way of building a second income stream. James Beard looks at what could be achieved by…

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3 FTSE 100 super shares I wish I’d bought 5 years ago!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Five years ago, the UK was struggling with Covid-19 face masks and lockdowns. But just imagine if you'd bought these…

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Here’s what it takes to earn £50 a day of passive income in the stock market

| Christopher Ruane

What does someone need to do in the stock market to earn several hundred pounds a week on average in…

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How much in dividends could someone earn over a decade by buying 100 Legal & General shares today?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General shares have lagged the market, but offer a whopping dividend. Christopher Ruane looks at what may happen…

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How an investor could make a 7% annual yield on a £20k ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the strategy behind building a sustainable ISA that's designed to be an income generator with an…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? That could lead to a £13k passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains the benefits of targeting income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a FTSE 100…

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2 top REITs I’m considering for my 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Working out our 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA plans now should give us a great chance to be ahead of…

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I’m sorry, but I won’t touch National Grid shares with a bargepole

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knows he's in a minority, but he still doesn't think National Grid shares are all they're cracked up…

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Looking for income stocks to buy? Consider these 8%+ yielders!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the passive income investment case of two high-yielding UK dividend stocks to consider buying this year.…

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I asked ChatGPT if I should buy Lloyds shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders whether to buy high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend income shares inside a SIPP or ISA. He found it…

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The Diageo share price leaps after this insider buys big!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has had a foul four years, crashing by almost three-fifths. But a key insider just bought…

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