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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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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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£7,500 invested in Tesco shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have gone into overdrive recently, making shareholders wealthier. What on earth is going on with this FTSE 100…

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How much do I need in an ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in dividend-paying UK shares can help investors build up a healthy passive income stream in less time than we…

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FTSE 100 vs Dow Jones: why the 20% discount?

| Ken Hall

The FTSE 100 seemingly trades at a 20% discount to the Dow Jones. Ken Hall investigates whether that’s true value…

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Superstar shares: the FTSE 100’s biggest winners over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past five years, the FTSE 100 has produced a total return of nearly 93%. However, these three super-stocks…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 100 stocks are set to surge as we approach the third month of the year? ChatGPT has a…

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These UK shares could pay you £750 in monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors for the coming decade and then delves into specific UK shares that could…

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Barclays shares are booming — but don’t ignore this risk

| Ken Hall

Barclays shares have had a strong run, but Ken Hall thinks the low price-to-book ratio may be a warning from…

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Why Tesco shares are the best-performing retailer stock on the FTSE 100 this month

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at the wider performance of the UK retail sector, how it's affecting Tesco shares, and if they…

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What sort of dividend share’s best: high-yield but low growth, or low yield but fast growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons both growth and dividend shares can have pros and cons and explains why he doesn't necessarily prefer…

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Spreading £10,000 across these 5 UK stocks could generate annual passive income of £1,019

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shows how a portfolio of five UK stocks could ultimately generate a four-figure annual second income thanks to…

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The FTSE 100 soars above 10,650! Is 12,000 now on the cards?

| Ben McPoland

The large-cap FTSE index hit another record today, with UK blue chips quickly emerging as a refuge from artificial intelligence…

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Income investors interested in the Lloyds share price should mark the calendar for 9 April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Lloyds share price looks attractive to some dividend hunters, but why they need to…

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£1,000 buys 1,162 shares in this red hot FTSE 250 property stock with a 7% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has identified a stock in the FTSE 250 that not only looks resistant to AI disruption but also…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I own for pumped-up passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Who wouldn't like to grab their share of billions in passive income? I claim mine by owning many dividend dynamos,…

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This 9% REIT yield looks tempting, but what’s the catch?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall looks at a discounted UK REIT yielding around 9% and breaks down the key risk he believes investors…

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How to target a 4-figure passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great vehicle for building toward supplementary income in retirement. Mark Hartley outlines…

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See what the epic GSK share price recovery has done to £10,000 in the last year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the GSK share price has finally given long-term investors something to celebrate, but wonders if it can…

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2,425 shares in this FTSE 100 outperformer gets me a £1,000 a month second income

| Stephen Wright

The UK stock market has plenty of opportunities for investors looking for a second income. But the best ones aren’t…

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Here’s how long it might take 100 National Grid shares to pay for themselves with dividends

| Christopher Ruane

With a dividend policy that aims to keep pace with inflation, National Grid shares appeal to some income investors. What…

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Just a £5,000 holding in BP shares could generate £1,807 in annual income for investors over time!

| Simon Watkins

BP shares are throwing off far more dividend income than most investors realise -- and the latest numbers hint the…

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My big long-term growth holding may also be turning into a 6%+ yielding passive income powerhouse!

| Simon Watkins

I believe this FTSE 100 giant is set for major price gains and is also developing into a major source…

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This income share could transform an empty ISA into a £39k second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a certain income share with a 9.9% yield looks attractive to him, and talks through the…

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