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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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3 reasons to fear a stock market crash in 2026 — and how to prepare

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at the growing number of factors that threaten a stock market crash in 2026 and how UK…

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Will the Greggs share price jump or slump on 8 January?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Greggs share price had a rotten 2025, plunging until November and then rebounding. I expect the shares to have…

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Could drip-feeding £500 a month into the FTSE 100 make someone a millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

Can someone put money into FTSE 100 shares each month and really aim for a million over time? Our writer…

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UK income stocks: a once-in-a-decade-chance to get rich

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says 2025 was a great year for UK income stocks and he thinks they're nicely placed to make…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

| Stephen Wright

Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much does an investor need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and generate a…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have been a little sluggish lately but when Harvey Jones checked out last year's total return…

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This crackerjack FTSE dividend stock now has a forecast yield of 8.9%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income play offers a yield some investors won’t believe -- and the maths reveals a compounding story…

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My £20,000 holding in this FTSE star could make me £12,406 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield gem is forecast to see strong earnings growth that should power its share price and passive…

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Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

| Stephen Wright

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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5 of the best FTSE dividend growth stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating a second income, especially if the payouts keep growing. Paul Summers…

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6.5% yield and a P/E of just 12.3! Is this forgotten income stock now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 income stock that investors often overlook. After years of struggle, its valuation is…

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How much passive income could 1,909 Legal & General shares generate in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

I'm happy with the high-yield dividends that I get from Legal & General shares, but I also want more share…

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£2k buys 687 shares in this stunning 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed great returns from this UK dividend stock, that's delivered eye-popping growth and income in recent years.…

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A £5-a-day stock market plan for a 4-figure second income stream

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of generating income from the stock market even with a modest regular amount, benefitting…

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I’m targeting £42,949 in dividend income for my retirement from £20,000 in this 10.2%-yielding FTSE 250 gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 income play yielding over 10% is powering my long term retirement plan. Here’s why I think it…

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With an 8.7% forecast dividend yield, is this top FTSE 100 passive income stock an unmissable bargain?

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 income stock has a dividend yield higher than all others on the index. And its payout’s forecast…

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How I’m targeting £12,959 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This financial giant delivers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, with analysts forecasting this will rise…

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Dividend shares in 2026: where can investors still find opportunities?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how shifting monetary policy and a low interest rate environment could impact British dividend shares in 2026…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

| Christopher Ruane

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a £2,000 monthly income from UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones whips out his calculator and crunches the numbers to show how UK shares can build a high and…

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How I’m aiming to build a £12,000 second income in 10 years from UK dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a decade away from retirement and is using FTSE 100 dividend shares to accelerate his plans to…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10,000 of passive income in 2026?

| James Beard

Our writer explains how a few dividend shares and a Stocks and Shares ISA could help someone aim for a…

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How long would it take for an ISA to pay you £1,000 a month in passive income for life?

| Andrew Mackie

This writer shares how a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver meaningful passive income over time, using steady contributions and…

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Could the 10% yield on this FTSE 250 dividend share go higher still in 2026?

| James Beard

Already one of the highest-yielding stocks on the FTSE 250, James Beard considers what a recent acquisition means for this…

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An 8.2% yield and 57% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this British passive income star?

| Mark Hartley

Despite boasting the highest yield on the FTSE 100, Legal & General still looks undervalued. Mark Hartley considers whether it's…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 10,000 points in 2026. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley sees if an AI chatbot can decipher the complexities of global market dynamics and provide an accurate FTSE…

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5 top dividend shares to consider to supplement the State Pension!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to provide extra income on top of the State Pension? Royston Wild reveals five…

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2 no-brainer dividend stocks to consider for a SIPP in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Explore two standout shares that could deliver enormous SIPP income -- including a dividend champion Royston Wild holds himself.

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Here’s a £5 a day passive income plan for 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

Can a few pounds a day help to earn passive income streams for decades to come? It may do. Here,…

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Demand for these high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares could soar in 2026

| Paul Summers

As interest rates continue to fall, Paul Summers wonders if these top-tier dividend shares could be on many investors' radars…

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How much do you need in income stocks to save £10k a year from dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how income stocks can act to build an investor more savings, and points out an investment…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,800 a month of passive income?

| Muhammad Cheema

How can an investor aim for £1,800 a month in passive income? Muhammad Cheema explains how this could be possible…

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Dividend shares could offer consistent income as interest rates fall in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Lower interest rates usually mean higher share prices. So investors might want to think about buying dividend shares now before…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is worth this now…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares slumped in 2025, losing more than a third of their value despite rising company sales. What's going on…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is hiding a compelling growth story

| Stephen Wright

In general, real estate investment trusts aren’t known for having strong growth prospects. But this FTSE 100 REIT is a…

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3 UK stocks to consider buying for reliable dividend income in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks could deliver consistent income in the years ahead as well as some capital gains, says Edward…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a ‘monster dividend’ Stocks and Shares ISA for 2026

| John Fieldsend

Can ChatGPT help sniff out the very best in 'monster dividends' for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our Foolish author…

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