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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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11% already – and this high-yield share has just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share already has a double-digit dividend yield, but has raised its payout yet again! Christopher Ruane weighs…

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Is the FTSE 250 OK?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 has been underperforming of late. What's going on here? And is Britain's smaller index due for a…

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4 FTSE 250 stocks with a yield over double the index average

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a handful of FTSE 250 stocks that have yields above 6.5% that could make them attractive…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after the 25 February update?

| Ben McPoland

After a bright start to 2026, Diageo shares came crashing down to earth yesterday. But is this the dip our…

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An 8.5% dividend yield? I’m thinking of buying shares in this recovering FTSE 250 income gem

| Mark Hartley

In a quest to increase his portfolio's average dividend yield, Mark Hartley takes a closer look at a beaten-down FTSE…

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I wish I’d bought Aviva shares 3 years ago – should I buy them now?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones made the wrong call when he shunned Aviva shares in favour of FTSE 100 rival Legal & General.…

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Should I sell my Diageo shares after the dividend cut?

| Stephen Wright

A dividend cut is never a good sign. But with Diageo shares falling 13.5% as a result, should Stephen Wright…

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Will the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing? I’m less confident than yesterday!

| Christopher Ruane

British American Tobacco has grown its dividend annually for decades. What's a move by a FTSE 100 company in a…

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3 dividend gems tipped to outpace Rolls-Royce on the UK stock market in 2026

| Mark Hartley

After years of parabolic growth, stock market analysts are bearish about Rolls-Royce. Our writer identifies three FTSE 100 stocks forecast…

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I’ve bought these 3 brilliant dividend stocks to target a high and rising monthly ISA income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three dividend stocks that he thinks should deliver a high and rising income for his retirement over…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a second income of £25,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Investing in a spread of FTSE 100 shares can generate a brilliant second income for retirement. Harvey Jones shows how…

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Investors could target £6,278 a year in passive income from just 607 shares in this under-the-radar FTSE gem!

| Simon Watkins

Passive income seekers might be overlooking a stock whose recent performance points to a resilient and quietly compounding earnings machine.

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3 reasons why Legal & General share price could leap 26% to 340p!

| Royston Wild

Legal & General has enjoyed stunning share price gains in recent times. Can it keep up the pace? Royston Wild…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn £700 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

A passive income of £700 sounds alright, doesn't it? But what kind of investment in an ISA is needed to…

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Holding Diageo shares? Here’s what to expect from tomorrow’s results

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a closer look at what investors can expect from their Diageo shares after the company announces its…

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I asked an AI to build the perfect FTSE 100 portfolio. And then the fight began!

| Cliff D'Arcy

When I asked a leading AI to build an ideal FTSE 100 portfolio, what followed was surreal. Even so, we…

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Down 39%, this FTSE 100 share could rocket to recovery!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has had a great 12 months, returning 28% to British investors and easily beating the US S&P…

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

| Royston Wild

Dream of making an substantial passive income every month. Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to target…

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This ETF could turn £175 a month into a £557 annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Want to earn passive income from UK property? This exchange-traded fund yielding 5.3% is worth considering for a Stocks and…

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Tariff turnaround: a potential game-changer for 1 of the FTSE 100’s top dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Here’s why the US Supreme Court striking down tariffs could make Diageo one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend stocks…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith does his research not only on working out the figures to generate a passive income but also a…

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How to invest £10,000 to aim for a 15%+ dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right income stocks, investors can unlock enormous double-digit dividend yields without taking on extreme levels of risk. Here’s…

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Should I buy this 9.7% ultra-high-yield FTSE income share right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE income share offers a rare combination: a double‑digit yield and long‑term growth drivers that could deliver serious future…

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Around 80p, is this one of the FTSE 250 ’s best dividend opportunities?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 share’s yield is very tempting, and rising earnings growth strengthens the case. Is it a rare dividend…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to realistically target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer believes someone could target a chunky passive income from dividends by investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get a 7%+ yield from FTSE 100 income stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three high-yield UK income stocks that have powered on over the last couple of years, and says…

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8% yield! is this stock my best passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Regional REIT has been making its way through some challenges. But is an 8% dividend yield a passive income opportunity…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a passive income of £2,050 a month in 2050?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how regular long-term investing in FTSE 100 shares can turn £400 a month into a passive income…

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You can transform an empty ISA into a £77,000 second income! Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Having a second income’s essential to achieving financial freedom. And the stock market can provide a long-term path for investors…

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£10k in excess savings? Buying 1,328 shares of this dividend stock unlocks a £726 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, Zaven Boyrazian explores a quality dividend stock that could help…

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Up 10% in 2026 with a 6.6% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 REIT looks attractive!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a real estate investment trust (REIT) on the FTSE 250 index with an…

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The big question: can UK passive income shares make you rich?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how buying passive income shares can build wealth -- and reveals one of the FTSE 100's brightest…

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A £13,607 annual second income for £500 per month? Here’s how it can be done

| Christopher Ruane

Does a second income take a second job? No, as our writer explains: it's possible to earn money thanks to…

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An ISA with 500 Greggs shares could pay out £346 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Down 50% in less than two years, Greggs shares now look pretty cheap and may be offering a potentially tasty…

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2 UK dividend shares trading near 10-year lows to consider buying in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the recovery potential of two high-yielding dividend shares that have suffered significant losses over the past decade.

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11.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In the hunt for high-yield income stocks, Zaven Boyrazian explores one FTSE business that’s showing early signs of recovery. Is…

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£15,000 invested in Santander shares 12 months ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have been on fire in recent shares. But is this Spanish bank stock still worth considering at more…

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Why I’m buying more of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley discusses one of his favourite passive income gems and why he has faith in the company to keep…

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1,000 shares in this top passive income stock earn £2,450 in dividends per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could target thousands of pounds per year in passive income by buying 1,000 shares in…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £100 weekly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how in roughly eight years, investors can aim to earn an extra £5,2,00 passive income entirely tax-free.

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