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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 Greggs shares to earn a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Now the Greggs share price has fallen back from earlier high valuations, it's coming into view for long-term passive income…

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Should I buy Unilever or Magnum Ice Cream shares after the demerger?

| John Fieldsend

What has happened to Unilever shares since the Magnum Ice Cream demerger? Could they be a cheap buy following the…

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Will the stock market crash in 2026? What the experts really think (and how investors can prepare)

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley cuts through the noise to get a clearer picture on where the stock market's heading in 2026 --…

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2 REITs yielding 4.9%+ to consider for passive income in 2026

| James Beard

Some real estate investment trusts (REITs) are offering amazing dividend yields at the moment. James Beard takes a close look…

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5 dividend shares paying 8.8% a year on average in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five FTSE 250 dividend shares offer a market-beating 8.8% cash passive income for investors! But could it be too…

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Anyone can claim a share of this £86bn of passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This £86bn stream of passive income is open to anyone with spare cash to invest. Of course, it comes with…

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Here’s what 100 National Grid shares bought 5 years ago are worth now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how National Grid shares have performed over the past few years and weighs whether he ought…

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend stocks with big yields shine in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two dividend stocks with forecast yields of 8.6% and 6.8% after years of steady payouts, and with earnings…

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Down 33%, is there a once-in-a-decade opportunity in this FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 firm has a potentially very large commercial opportunity emerging in the next couple of years. But does…

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Here’s how you could target £7,066 a year of retirement income by putting just £5 a day into HSBC shares…

| Simon Watkins

Some in the markets may think HSBC shares have risen too far, but my analysis implies the opposite -- and…

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Buying 5,000 BT shares generates passive income of…

| James Beard

BT has increased the interim dividend for its current financial year. Is now the time to consider buying the telecom…

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With 2,685 shares in this 7.2%-yielding FTSE 100 gem, investors can target £12,406 in yearly passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial giant could turn a modest investment into serious passive income over time, with the long‑term totals…

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£4k invested in this income share could pay £109 each quarter

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through an income share with a double-digit percentage yield, operating in a sector that's endured a tough…

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9.7% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE income shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Unloved FTSE 250 income shares offer some of the highest yields in the index, but can they continue to maintain…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to build a fabulous second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says now may be a good time to target a second income stream by investing in FTSE 100…

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5 risks UK investors must understand before buying dividend shares in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley highlights risks that investors should be aware of when considering dividend shares this year, and identifies one stock…

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Up 13% in just 1 month, could Chevron stock have further to run?

| Christopher Ruane

Chevron stock has moved up in the past month -- and over the past few years. It also has an…

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-decade chance to generate passive income AND growth?

| Ken Hall

Building a passive income with stocks that generate dividends and growth can be rare, but Ken Hall wonders if 2026…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to grab this brilliant 8%-yielding dividend share?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 dividend share is at similar levels to a decade ago, and now could be…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA earn over 20 years?

| Christopher Ruane

How big a money spinner can a Stocks and Shares ISA be when it comes to passive income? Christopher Ruane…

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Down 58%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 6.4% dividend yield!

| Christopher Ruane

After a brutal 12 months, this FTSE 250 share still offers a dividend yield well above the index. Can it…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,532 in yearly dividend income from this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 250 high-yield gem

| Simon Watkins

A near double-digit yield backed by growing cash flow and long-term contracts makes Energean look like one of the FTSE…

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How to target a growing second income by investing in dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

A portfolio of dividend shares can be a great source of extra income. But it’s best when that income stream…

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Here’s how my £20,000 holding in this top-flight income share could make me £7,927 a year in retirement…

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 100 income share keeps lifting payouts and buying back stock. Could it really supercharge my long term…

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I sold Diageo and Greggs. Should I dump this FTSE 100 stock too?

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer is keeping a close eye on one top-performing FTSE 100 company inside his Stocks and…

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Down 28%, this FTSE 250 share offers a 9.5% dividend yield for investors

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock appears to be offering an outstanding passive income opportunity. But is its near-10% dividend yield too…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date the FTSE 100 hits 20,000

| John Fieldsend

How many years until the FTSE 100 crosses the 20,000 mark? Here's the surprising answer I received from ChatGPT on…

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3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the largest dividend yield opportunities in the FTSE 100 today. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for…

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Here’s how you could turn the stock market into a £1,055 monthly passive income machine

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses how a portfolio with a generous 7% average yield could be targeted, and points out a specific…

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New to investing? Here’s how to find passive income opportunities

| Stephen Wright

The stock market's a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But there are a few things to keep…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7%+ yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a struggling high-yield dividend stock that could be getting ready for an impressive…

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3 brilliant funds for passive income in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With these three funds, an investor could potentially build a well-diversified passive income stream with a very healthy yield.

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I asked ChatGPT for the best income stocks to buy in 2026 and here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are popular among investors seeking to build a dividend-focused portfolio that supports their investment goals and lifestyle.

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I asked ChatGPT to design the ultimate 5-stock passive income ISA – here’s what I got 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for FTSE dividend stocks to help him generate a passive income in retirement, and decided to…

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I bought 1,267 shares of this REIT for a £157 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of my favourite dividend stocks in my passive income portfolio right now is a REIT with a 6.3% yield…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s best to buy UK dividend shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said… 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says UK income stocks offer brilliant dividend yields but wonders whether it's more tax-efficient to buy them inside…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.4% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In January 2026, there are 73 stocks in the FTSE 250 that pay a dividend yield of 4% or more.…

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£200k in savings? Here’s how to instantly unlock a £17,200 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have over £200,000 of savings that could be used to instantly start…

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2 cheap dividend shares to consider for passive income in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for passive income ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two income opportunities from the FTSE…

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3 reasons buying UK shares can produce a huge passive income stream

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes owning UK shares to try and generate passive income. Here are three reasons he sees serious potential…

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