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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 why 8.8%-yielding Legal & General shares remain my top pick for a high-income retirement portfolio

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have delivered years of rising income for my family — and new forecasts suggest the payouts…

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How can investors target £9,089 a year in passive income from 1,677 shares in this underrated FTSE high-yield star after strong 2025 results?

| Simon Watkins

Passive income is getting harder to find. But one overlooked FTSE stock may be quietly setting up a long term…

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Down 60%! A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 beaten-down UK stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights two UK stocks that are cheaper than they were 10 years ago and offer juicy dividend yields…

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Why do 2 of my favourite second income stocks look so cheap right now?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer was shocked to find two dividend stocks in his second income portfolio trading at prices far below fair…

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£10k invested in BP and Shell shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Conflict in Iran has rattled global stock markets but it's been helpful for FTSE 100 oil giants. Harvey Jones says…

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The dividend yield of these 2 income stocks just jumped almost 25%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an income stock he feels is attractive given the recent share price slump, but also outlines…

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Aviva shares now yield 6.6%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The dividend yield on Aviva shares is currently at a very attractive level. Could the insurer be a great source…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 10.1% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 energy stock offers a jaw-dropping 10.1% yield that continues to be covered by cash flow! Is this…

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A 6.5% forecast dividend yield! 1 FTSE 250 income stock to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 stock offers a 6%+ yield and looks significantly mispriced, with recent results hinting at a stronger business…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

| Ken Hall

These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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How I’m using top dividend stocks to try and turn £513.86 a month into a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be boring, but in the long run they can unlock extraordinary wealth. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Looking for decades of passive income? Consider these 2 top dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

These passive income stocks have around 80 years of consecutive payout growth between them. Royston Wild explains what makes them…

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Down 11%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 dividend gem at a dirt-cheap price?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem has a forecast dividend yield of 7% and looks extremely underpriced to its ‘fair value’, offering…

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Just 1 year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance could generate a £1,900 annual passive income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Fretting about the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline? Our writer has an upbeat approach, focusing on ongoing passive…

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As global markets dip, British passive income stocks offer higher yields at cheaper prices

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at some higher-yielding FTSE stocks that have taken a hard hit in the past month.…

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7.8% dividend yield! A dirt-cheap UK income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m on the hunt for lucrative passive income opportunities, and this under-the-radar FTSE stock currently offers a whopping 7.8% dividend…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £10,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how big an ISA needs to be to earn a chunky tax-free second income in 2026, and…

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Should I dump my Lloyds shares before markets crash?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have held reasonably steady during the recent bout of stock market volatility but some investors may be wondering…

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With 6%+ yields, are these two of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

| James Beard

There are loads of incredible dividend shares around. But stocks offering generous levels of passive income could be value traps.…

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How to use an ISA to target a £100-a-week second income

| Ken Hall

Many investors dream of a steady second income and financial freedom. Ken Hall looks at what it takes to turn…

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Looking for a £750 monthly passive income? Here’s how much it takes

| Christopher Ruane

The idea of buying dividend shares for their passive income potential can sound promising. How might the nuts and bolts…

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The most underrated stock in the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Nobody seems to like the FTSE 100’s water utilities. But could Severn Trent be the biggest opportunity that investors aren’t…

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£1,000 now buys 1,075 Taylor Wimpey shares. Worth it for the 8% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s a massive dividend yield on offer from his well-known UK housebuilder right now. But what are the risks for…

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This 5-share ISA could deliver an amazing second income of £762 a month

| James Beard

As the world’s stock markets plunge, many yields are rising. James Beard looks at five shares that could generate an…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn an £800 monthly second income?

| James Beard

James Beard explains how investors could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to unlock a chunky second income quicker than…

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Income stocks: aim to earn £5,000 while sleeping in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Who doesn’t love the idea of waking up to find cash magically appearing in their bank account? Here’s how dividend…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares to consider this ISA season!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best-priced dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals two he thinks…

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Want to try and turn £5,000 of savings into a £1,068+ monthly passive income? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a lump sum in high-quality income stocks and reinvesting dividends can generate a chunky passive income in the long…

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Are these 3 ultra-high dividend yielders the best stocks to buy in today’s market maelstrom?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for stocks to buy and says these three dividend-focused FTSE 100 companies look tempting…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 12,000 before 2027

| John Fieldsend

Is the 12,000 mark possible for the FTSE 100 in 2026? Let's take a quick look at what ChatGPT has…

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With an 8.8% yield are Legal & General shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are back to where they were a whole 10 years ago. Harvey Jones is tempted by…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven wealth-building machine. But was one year ago a great time to be…

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Forget Pokémon cards! Dividend stocks are my top way to earn a second income

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income by buying and selling Pokémon cards looks like it could be a lot of fun. But…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to bag a 9.9% yield from Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have been hit by a volatile share price and cuts to the dividend. Harvey Jones holds the…

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Legal & General’s share price just fell 6%, pushing the dividend yield to 9%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General's share price is now about 14% below its 2026 high. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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This critical stock market indicator’s flashing red! Should investors be worried?

| Mark Hartley

As a key sign of market overvaluation starts declining, our writer weighs up the likelihood of a stock market crash…

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1 FTSE 100 share for potent passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love earning passive income -- money made outside of work. Right now, I'm working on claiming a bigger share…

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3 dividend shares tipped to increase payouts by 40% (or more) by 2028

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the forecasts of three dividend shares expected to make huge jumps in the coming three years. But…

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A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is…

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Legal & General yields 8.9% — but how secure is the dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General has increased its dividend per share again and launched a massive share buyback. The City seems lukewarm…

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