FTSE 100 dividend forecasts are steady but below 2018’s high, with companies expected to pay out £78.6bn in 2024 and £83.9bn in 2025. Share buybacks are also boosting income opportunities for UK equities, with firms expected to return £131.5bn in 2024 and £85.7bn in 2025. Despite a stagnant FTSE 100, UK equities offer a favorable cash return compared to bonds, with a cash yield of 7.7% for the FTSE 350.
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