UK banks and miners boost dividends beyond expectations in Q2

‘Catch-up’ special dividends buoy payouts

James Baxter-Derrington
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UK dividends have risen a “phenomenal” 51% year-on-year, boosted by the return of banking payouts, "catch-up" special dividends and soaring commodity prices, according to the latest Link Group Dividend Monitor.

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