Where to find the best UK dividends

Despite an increase in headline dividend payouts, underlying UK dividends fell in 2024, and in 2025 UK equities could yield less than government bonds

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Regular dividends from UK companies fell 0.4% in 2024, according to new analysis from Computershare.

Dividends are an important part of investing in stocks. While some equities are best added to a portfolio for their future share price growth potential (growth stocks), others are sources of income. Anyone considering buying new stocks needs to consider whether they are aiming for growth or income.

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FTSE 350 companies with the largest dividend growth in 2024
RankCompanyDividend per share growth
1.Spire Healthcare320%
2.Easyjet169%
3.TI Fluid Systems169%
4.Haleon150%
5.PPHE Hotel140%
Dan McEvoy
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