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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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Down 34%! Is this FTSE 100 heavyweight now just too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock was battered on fears of a crisis that never happened and on another of its own…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for the 10.7% dividend yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone’s latest results failed to impress, pushing the dividend yield to near-record highs. But is this secretly a buying opportunity…

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I’ve just bought a great value dividend stock and it isn’t Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

This high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock is even cheaper than Vodafone but, in my view. it offers superior recovery prospects…

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3 amazing — but dirty — FTSE 250 shares that are great for passive income!

| James Beard

Ethical investors hate the idea of putting their money into these FTSE 250 energy stocks. But their massive yields make…

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7.4% yield! Now the Aviva share price is climbing too, should I buy it?

| Harvey Jones

If the Aviva share prices takes off I could get a fabulous total return once dividends are included. I’m finding…

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£3,000 in savings? 3 steps to try and turn it into £30 of passive income a week

| Christopher Ruane

By putting several thousand pounds to work in the stock market now, our writer hopes to set up long-term passive…

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I’d buy 2,890 Aviva shares for £1,000 a year in passive income in 2024

| Ben McPoland

There are many FTSE 100 stocks offering handsome passive income potential for 2024 and beyond. This insurance giant is certainly…

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Like passive income? Here are 3 top dividend shares to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With these UK dividend shares, investors could generate a substantial amount of additional income for doing absolutely nothing.

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I’d buy 1,000 more shares in this stock for passive income… before it surges again

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox highlights one his favourite passive income stocks after it surged during the previous week on the back…

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Is it buy one, get one free with this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| James Beard

If this Footsie dividend stock were to double in value, it's the same as buying one and getting one free.…

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares to 2025

| Royston Wild

The sinking Lloyds share price has turbocharged dividend yields for the next few years. Does this make the FTSE 100…

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These dividend shares yield 8.5% and 9% and I think they’re on sale!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to target dividend shares to start generating passive income. Here are two he thinks look dirt-cheap.

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Instead of gold, I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares and aim to retire 14 years early!

| Christopher Ruane

Could putting £500 a month into shares really help our writer retire early -- 14 years early, to be precise?…

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Are British American Tobacco or Imperial Brands shares the better buy for my portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 tobacco giants and decides whether he prefers Imperial Brands shares to British American…

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How I’d target £22k passive income with just £250 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing small sums of money in top-notch companies on a regular basis can lead to an impressive passive income. Zaven…

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I’d buy 57k shares of this FTSE financial stock to target a £10k annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

Does it make sense to buy financial stocks right now, to try to build a second income? It might just…

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Buying 9,346 shares of this cheap stock would give me £2,000 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can get get an eye-catching passive income thanks to this FTSE 100 stock's ultra-high dividend yield of 8.57%

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I’d buy 14,493 shares of this stock to generate £250 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

With a dividend yield of 9.2%, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how Legal & General shares can generate a…

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My favourite income stock just paid me £133.93. All part of my plan to make a million!

| Harvey Jones

There are few things I like more than a good, solid income stock. I plan to build my retirement on…

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I’d buy 77k shares of this FTSE 100 bank stock to target a £1k monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

How can we aim to earn a long-term passive income? For me, it's by buying dividend-paying Footsie stocks every time.

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8.3% yield! This FTSE 100 giant looks ridiculously good value

| Tom Rodgers

Some FTSE 100 stocks may have taken a kicking, but with inflation falling these mega dividend yields look tremendous value,…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from the bond market! So why am I buying shares? 

| Harvey Jones

The bond market is finally generating some excitement as investors spot a buying opportunity. But I'd still rather buy shares.

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These UK shares pay 10% yields! Should I buy Vodafone now?

| Tom Rodgers

Only two of the most valuable UK shares pay 10% dividend yields. Are they must-buys or are these high-yield shares…

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8.1% yields! Is Barclays of the FTSE 100’s best valued dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with tonnes of cheap shares like this one. But is the banking giant a brilliant…

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Here’s how I’m capitalising on unmissable cheap shares NOW!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking to take advantage of economic turbulence and snap up cheap shares now ahead of any greener…

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I’d snap up this 8.5% yielding stock for juicy passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer details a real estate investment trust she’s looking to add to her holdings for passive income.

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Buying 37,832 shares of this FTSE 250 superstar could make me £250 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines the investment case for a FTSE 250 stock and explains how he can build up dividend income…

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Down 15%! Is the BP share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

The BP share price now looks very undervalued to its peers, ignoring the fact that the company remains a huge…

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I’m buying world-class dividend shares now for passive income in 2024

| John Fieldsend

If 2024 brings us an economic downturn or even a recession, I might be very pleased with buying the most…

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2 terrific dividend stocks in this uncertain world

| Paul Summers

The economic headlines may be improving but Paul Summers still thinks there's a place for defensive dividend stocks in his…

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I’d buy this underappreciated FTSE 100 stock right now

| Muhammad Cheema

Aviva has underperformed the market quite significantly in 2023, but Muhammad Cheema discusses why he still likes this FTSE 100…

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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy for passive income in 2024?

| Royston Wild

Energy producers are classic 'go-to' stocks for investors seeking a second income. But which of these FTSE 100 stocks is…

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Should I buy these 2 dominant FTSE 100 shares for long-term growth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking past current issues and hunting for long-term growth options. Could these FTSE 100 shares fit the…

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The BAE Systems share price is up on £30bn sales spike. Is it my next SIPP star?

| Tom Rodgers

The BAE Systems share price is booming on a huge sales spike from conflicts in Ukraine and beyond. With a…

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UK shares have never looked so good! Here’s one I like

| Sumayya Mansoor

As volatility continues to keep markets in a choke hold, our writer explains why UK shares present a rare opportunity…

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7.5% yield! I think investors should consider buying this FTSE 250 REIT before it’s too late

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Warehouse REIT currently come with a 7.5% dividend. But with the stock going higher, should investors buy now…

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2 top-quality REITs I’d buy for a second income in 2024!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to supercharge the second income that I make from UK shares next year. Here are two top REITs…

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I’d aim for £1m from £446 a month invested in high-yield FTSE shares

| Simon Watkins

With just 20% of the UK average salary invested monthly in high-yield FTSE stocks, a £1m portfolio can be built…

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I’d start investing £150 a month in UK dividend shares to target £20k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn small monthly investments into a five-figure income stream from dividend shares in the long…

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I’m convinced the best passive income play is Pets at Home

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko wants growth and value while generating passive income from dividends. Here’s his top pick that captures all three…

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