'Deeper' cuts from FTSE dividend giants shows Covid-19 has 'wrecked' income outlook

UK dividends at lowest levels since 2014

Lauren Mason
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The forecast dividend payout for the FTSE 100 index in 2020 has plummeted by 17% compared to last year, according to AJ Bell's latest Dividend Dashboard report, which means that combined with an 11% fall over the previous year, UK dividends are now at their lowest levels since 2014.

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