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

| Alan Oscroft

Picking high-income stocks in an ISA can be a route to securing long-term passive income. And here's one with a…

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I love FTSE 100 dividend shares, but do I buy this FTSE 250 loser?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past year, the UK's FTSE 100 has thrashed the once-mighty US S&P 500 index. With value investing back…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Should investors consider Legal & General shares for passive income?

| Ken Hall

As many investors are chasing their passive income dreams, our writer Ken Hall evaluates whether Legal & General could help…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better buy high-yielding UK stocks in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves his SIPP, but he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is a pretty good way to invest…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to earn £1,500 a year in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

As the stock market tries to get to grips with AI, could dividend shares offer investors a chance to earn…

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4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several UK shares from different sectors that have high yields, but could represent a good reward…

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Prediction: in 12 months the battered Diageo share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild's taken a hit over the last year as Diageo's share price has crumbled. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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5 steps to target a £5,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

What would it really take to earn a second income of hundreds of pounds per month from dividend shares? Christopher…

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This REIT’s down 12% with a 9.58% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights a REIT he thinks could be set for a long-term comeback as more people return to office…

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Dividend-paying UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to grow wealth?

| Mark Hartley

Buying shares in companies that pay dividends can be a great way to earn income. And, right now, UK stocks…

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Why ISA investors should consider these 3 stocks to buy for retirement

| Mark Hartley

With global markets heading for a volatile year, Mark Hartley identifies where retirement investors should look for stocks to buy.

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Dividend yields up to 10%! 3 top REITs to consider for passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy in 2026? These top real estate investment trusts (REITs) might merit serious…

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UK stock market outlook in 2026: finding fortune on the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies the many challenges the stock market faces in 2026 and how investors can better prepare for an…

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£1,000 buys 372 shares in this 8%-yielding dividend income stock!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this FTSE 100 income stock's a brilliant way to generate income and growth over the longer run,…

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Which looks better value today, the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After strong gains for stock markets in 2023, 2024, and 2025, many shares appear overpriced. In particular, US equities look…

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Should an income-focused investor consider National Grid shares?

| Christopher Ruane

One attraction of National Grid shares for many investors is the company's dividend strategy. Our writer explores some pros and…

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Want to retire early? Here’s how a stock market crash could help!

| Christopher Ruane

Many people fear a stock market crash. But to the well-prepared investor it can present an opportunity to hunt for…

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How much would an investor need in Aviva shares for a £147 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how an ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a decent amount of income each year, with help…

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My £20,000 in this superb 8.9%-yielding FTSE income share could make me £25,451 a year in dividends over time!

| Simon Watkins

This outstanding FTSE income share offers a huge yield, powerful earnings momentum and deep value, but I think many investors…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £17,497 in annual passive income from my £20,000 in this top-flight passive income gem

| Simon Watkins

This top-tier FTSE ultra-high-yield dividend stock stands out to me as having all three key elements I want in a…

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3 dividend shares investors should be aware of in February 2026

| John Fieldsend

Dividend shares are a popular avenue for folks to build passive income. Here are three shares that might be worth…

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UK income stocks: a serious long-term wealth creator?

| Christopher Ruane

Can regular investment in income stocks be the rocket fuel for someone's dreams of building wealth? Christopher Ruane explains why…

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A simple 3-step plan for targeting a £1,000 monthly second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a three-step strategy for targeting a substantial second income by investing just £100 a month in the…

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How many National Grid shares are needed for £1,000 a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

National Grid shares have been on a strong rally over the past 12 months. How has this left the forward-looking…

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How much could a £3-a-day passive income plan deliver?

| Christopher Ruane

Passive income plans don't need to be complicated or suck up lots of cash. Christopher Ruane explains one approach that…

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How much might £1,000 invested in Diageo shares pay out in dividends by 2040?

| Christopher Ruane

Shares in FTSE 100 brewer and distiller Diageo have slumped in recent years. But it has a juicy yield. Our…

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I’m targeting £10,399 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 250 high-yield star

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield FTSE 250 gem keeps generating big dividend income flows for me, and as its reorganisation successfully continues, I…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £16,073 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 gem…

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast this FTSE 100 passive-income gem will see strong earnings growth, lifting its annual dividend yield to a market-beating…

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How you could invest £300 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to target a £5,000 second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a stream of income can be built from scratch with £300 a month just by actively…

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With dividends of up to 12.6%, these could be the FTSE 250’s best passive income stocks

| James Beard

The FTSE 250’s stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares, many of which are offering returns close to 10%. James Beard…

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£5,000 buys 4,793 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend stock yielding a huge 7%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This stock currently sports a dividend yield of around 7%. But the share price is rising and the yield may…

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3 income stocks tipped to deliver spectacular passive income in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks into the dividend policy and financial outlook of three British income stocks that are forecast to grow…

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£1,000 buys 947 shares in Lloyds Bank. But is this the best UK stock to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trading near £1, Lloyds' shares may not look like the value pick they once were. But could there still be…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £4,000 monthly second income?

| James Beard

James Beard reveals a FTSE 100 dividend star in the financial sector that could help investors earn a four-figure monthly…

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9% yield! Is this 1 of the UK’s best dividend stocks to buy in February?

| Stephen Wright

There’s a major debt refinancing on the way for NewRiver REIT. But could it still be one of the best…

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Forget buy-to-let! Consider buying this cheap REIT instead

| James Beard

James Beard explains why he thinks this bargain FTSE 250 real estate investment trust (REIT) could do better than a…

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Up 34% in a month and still yielding 7%! Is this FTSE 250 stock suddenly a slam-dunk buy?

| Harvey Jones

After years in the wilderness there's finally some good news for this FTSE 250 struggler. Should investors be tempted by…

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This 7.5% dividend yield looks like a rare passive income opportunity to me

| James Beard

James Beard looks at why the dividend yield on this REIT’s so high despite it having excellent occupancy levels and…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could boost passive income potential by 33%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the ability for investors to enhance passive income from dividend shares can increase when the…

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