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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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Owning 2,844 shares of this FTSE 100 firm could pay £351 in annual second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 stock could help to provide sustainable passive income to an investor, as well…

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Is this why the Aviva share price has fallen 9% in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While stocks are rising, Aviva’s share price isn’t. Is there a fundamental problem with the insurer that investors need to…

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10.6% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for enormous dividend yields for my income portfolio and this FTSE industry leader could be a massive opportunity…

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Is it time for me to buy this 11%-yielding FTSE dividend gem after a strong 2025 trading update?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE dividend income giant offers a rare mix of huge yield and strong earnings growth that could supercharge…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

After five years of ups and downs, Mark Hartley calculates just how much £5k in Greggs' shares would be worth…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £9,945 a year of income from my £20,000 holding in this FTSE 100 dividend star

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse offers hefty income potential today and the chance of major share price gains as its…

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By February 2027, £10,000 in BP shares could be worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's been another disappointing year for BP shares, and now the board has axed buybacks too. So…

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With a yield of 8%, is this one of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

| James Beard

There are plenty of amazing high-yielding dividend stocks to buy out there. James Beard’s found one to consider that’s returning…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how you can aim to turn that into a £8,397 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with just £5,000, smart investors can unlock an impressive second income by buying and holding the best businesses. Zaven…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how to unlock a £7.42k passive income overnight with dividend stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Turning a giant lump sum into an impressive yearly income is easy when capitalising on quality dividend stocks. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Tempted by dividend yields above 8%? Here are three passive income powerhouses worth a look

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines whether there's a real opportunity in three dividend shares with high yields. Does the risk make the…

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Here’s how a 10-share, £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £2,754 in annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone put £20k to work by setting up a Stocks and Shares ISA, carefully choosing a few dividend shares,…

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2 REITs that could give investors massive, long-term passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two REITs with dividend yields of up to 7% that experts have highlighted as top long-term passive…

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How much do we need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some simple maths to show how much investors need in their Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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10%+ dividend yield! 3 passive income shares, trusts, and funds to consider!

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to supercharge your dividends? Royston Wild reckons these high-yield passive income shares are too good to ignore.

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Dear Greggs shareholders, mark your calendar for 3 March

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have served up a nasty surprise over the past couple of years. But might the worst be over…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,240 second income

| James Beard

James Beard explores a potential opportunity for those with a Stocks and Shares ISA wanting to target a healthy four-figure…

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£500 buys 109 shares in this 5.3%-yielding passive income stock!

| James Beard

Want to earn some passive income? Have a small lump sum to invest? Here’s a potentially overlooked FTSE 100 stock…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target a £12,000 annual passive income by buying dividend-paying UK shares? Yes! Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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£5,000 buys 720 shares in this 8.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a £5,000 lump sum, buying this income stock today unlocks a £428.83 passive income overnight! But is this too…

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I’m targeting a £1,730 annual income from £10,500 in Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled by how quickly his Lloyds shares have climbed lately. After closer analysis, he's just as excited…

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Hunting passive income? Consider these 4 top dividend shares to buy

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be top shares to buy for passive income. Royston Wild…

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Could the stock market hold the secret to a comfortable retirement?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a Stocks & Shares ISA can fully harness the power of the stock market and deliver…

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How to start building £15,204 lifetime passive income with just £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of labouring for money each day, smart people invest money each month in dividend shares to earn a lifelong…

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£1,000 in passive income! Is this top dividend stock the secret?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall investigates the passive income potential of a top FTSE 100 dividend stock that has signposted strong shareholder returns.

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£1,000 buys 481 shares in this fantastic FTSE 100 REIT

| Ben McPoland

This 6.3%-yielding REIT from the FTSE 100 could turn £20k into a £104 monthly passive income. Ben McPoland explains why…

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Here’s how a spare £3,000 in an ISA could generate a passive income of £90, £900 or even £9,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone with a few thousands pounds in an ISA end up earning three times that much in passive income…

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Attention! These are among the most popular UK passive income stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

The list of popular passive income stocks is currently well diversified across stock market sectors, but here are a couple…

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I’m targeting a £2,332 annual income from £9,500 in this 8.2%-yielding dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a stunning income from this beaten-down FTSE 250 dividend stock. Now he hopes to bag some…

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

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals seven top dividend opportunities that could deliver a large and lasting second income in a Stocks and…

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How much does a 43-year-old need in an ISA to earn £30,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISAs are one of the best options to store spare cash with an eye on building a passive income. But…

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£15,000 invested in Diageo shares at the start of 2026 is now worth

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have crashed 55% in the FTSE 100 since the start of 2022. Yet the Guinness maker is off…

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How much do I need in an ISA to generate a £500 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can build a second income stream from a portfolio of UK dividend stocks, entirely tax-free…

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Looking for UK stocks to buy for income? This one caught my eye!

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for stocks to buy, Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of an investment trust with a…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how that could ultimately generate a £672 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

How do some people manage to earn a second income without taking on another job? Christopher Ruane explores one potential…

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I’m targeting £1,768 a year in dividends from £12k in this high-yield UK income stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how reinvesting dividends from this high-income UK stock could build a generous passive…

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This 7.3%-yielding REIT could turn £20,000 into £122 monthly passive income

| James Beard

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer chunky dividends. Here’s one that could produce a four-figure annual passive income.

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3 dividend shares to consider buying with an average yield of 9.9%

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the investment case for three dividend shares offering compelling yields. But are they reliable in the long…

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As Lloyds shares slip back towards £1, is the rally ending?

| Mark Hartley

After a spectacular rally, our writer examines the recent fall in price of Lloyds shares and considers whether the stock…

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Which is best: a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP? Here’s what the experts think

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains the difference between these two investment vehicles, and why he thinks a Stocks and Share ISA is…

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