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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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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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High-yield UK dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to build long-term wealth?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a balanced portfolio of FTSE dividend stocks can potentially deliver both income and growth over…

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Here’s how investors can target £22,491 a year from £20,000 in this overlooked income share

| Simon Watkins

This under-the-radar income share already has a market-beating dividend yield that's forecast to go much higher, underpinned by steady earnings…

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9.2% yield! 4 dividend stocks to consider buying right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild explains why investing outside the FTSE 100 could deliver a…

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This income stock has a dividend forecast of over 8.5%! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock with a rising dividend forecast, but contrasts this outlook…

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An 8.8% yield but down 15%, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem now?

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast exceptional earnings growth for this FTSE star, which I believe will enable it to keep generating market-beating passive…

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8.25% yield! Could this FTSE 100 stock net investors a big second income?

| Stephen Wright

Insurance stocks are often popular with investors looking for a second income. But there’s a lot more to them than…

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Oops, Greggs shares get rolled and battered again!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Greggs shares had a terrible 2025 and have slumped by 22.4% over the past 12 months. Hedge funds are betting…

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Is 1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks at the start of a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Investors waiting for Croda International's recovery have had to be patient. But this top UK top dividend stock is showing…

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Fancy a 9%+ dividend yield? 3 top passive income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a strong and sustained passive income? Consider these high-yielding income trusts, funds, and stocks.

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This FTSE 100 share yields 7.3%. Could future dividends be even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Why is the yield so…

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Here’s how investors can target £12,959 in income a year from 3,106 shares in this top-tier FTSE dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE gem offers one of the strongest dividend income profiles in the index, backed by rising profits, solid cash…

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UK dividend shares paid £84.7bn to investors in 2025! In 2026 investors could earn…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK dividend shares are heating back up in 2026, but for intelligent investors, some double-digit passive income growth could be…

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I’m targeting £18,252 a year in dividend income from my £20,000 in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse could offer one of the market's most overlooked income opportunities, fuelled by supercharged earnings growth…

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Income shares: how much do you need to invest to target £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn an extra £500 a month without having to work for it? Here’s how much money investors might…

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With dividend yields of at least 16%, should I consider buying these 2 AIM shares?

| James Beard

Some of the highest dividend yields can be found among small-cap stocks. James Beard takes a closer look at two…

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How to build a ‘lazy’ passive income portfolio with just 1 UK ETF

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in creating a low-hassle, tax-efficient passive income stream? This exchange-traded fund could be worth checking out.

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio that pays passive income every single month

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a quintet of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that together would pay income all year round. Which one…

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Passive income: how I earn money while I sleep

| Stephen Wright

The key to retiring early is finding a way to earn passive income. Here’s how our author goes about it…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a SIPP for a £12,569 retirement income

| James Beard

Starting with £20,000, James Beard reckons it’s possible to create a SIPP producing over £12,000 in dividends each year. But…

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How much do you need to invest in REITs to quit work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting your job and living off REIT dividends sounds like a pipedream. But with the right strategy, it's far more…

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Down 58% in 2025, is this 11.9% dividend yield worth adding to my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI disruption is decimating this ex-FTSE 100 business. But with its dividend yield now in double-digit territory, has a hidden…

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