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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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I’d regret not buying this once-in-a-generation level of high-yield passive income!

| Ben McPoland

The income on offer from some high-yield dividend shares in the UK today is an opportunity that I just can't…

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Why BP shares rose 9% in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares are in a strong upward trend right now and are delivering strong gains for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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Here’s my £5-a-day passive income plan!

| Charlie Keough

By sacrificing just £5 a day, this Fool is confident he could build streams of passive income to serve him…

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An 8.7% yield but down 17%! This FTSE 100 stock looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Down 17% from March, but with a strong core business, an 8.7% yield, and undervalued to its peers, this FTSE…

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An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a top REIT in 2024/25

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a REIT with a dividend forecast that could offer an investor a generous 11% yield over…

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Why I’m convinced this dividend stock is the best 5%-yielder on the FTSE 100

| James Beard

With an above-average yield of 5.6% and monopoly status in its primary markets, what's not to like about this Footsie…

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Is this 20.8% dividend yield for real?

| Dr. James Fox

Steppe Cement currently offers investors a whopping 20.8% dividend yield. That's phenomenally large, but is it sustainable? Let's explore.

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3 unmissable high-yield stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox presents his top high-yield stocks, carefully chosen for their potential to excel and serve as a reliable…

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A second income of £8k a year for £250 a month? Here’s how!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can get set up for dividends in Q4 with the aim of making a chunky…

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Will the BT share price recover?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is one of the most watched on the FTSE 100. However, it's been on a steep…

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Dividends set to return at IAG? Here’s the dividend forecast through to 2025!

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect IAG shares to provide increasingly delicious dividends from next year onwards. But how strong are current dividend…

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No savings at 45? I’d buy these 2 income shares to turbocharge progress

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two income shares for October he likes, with both offering high yields of around 8%.

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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy in October?

| Royston Wild

UK shares can be a great way for investors to make a second income. So I'm searching the FTSE 100…

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If I’d put £1k in Vodafone shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Charlie Carman

To the dismay of shareholders, Vodafone shares have fallen in 2023. But a huge dividend yield adds to the FTSE…

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How to target an 8% dividend yield in a £20k ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he would construct an ISA income portfolio to deliver a sustainable high dividend yield for the…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for passive income in 2024!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd split his portfolio when aiming…

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3 fantastic dividend investments to consider for a SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to generate long-term income from dividends within a SIPP? Here are three great investment ideas to consider right now.

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Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

The Direct Line share price has sunk in 2023, meaning dividend yields have shot through the roof. Should I buy…

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Why I’m sure this is the safest 8% dividend stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Few stocks have dividend yields above 5%, and even fewer have sustainable ones. So, this 8% yielding dividend stock looks…

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I’d buy 17,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend stock to aim for £602 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are low, and forecasts say dividends could hit a new record high in 2024. I'd invest for passive…

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9% yield and a P/E of just 6. No wonder this is my favourite FTSE 100 stock 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock is really cheap and has a blockbuster yield. I've already bought it twice this year and…

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£8,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could put some spare funds to work in the stock market today with an eye…

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A second income of £300 a month for just £25 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Building a second income from dividend shares need not be complicated -- or very expensive. Our writer explains some of…

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How to start building passive income with just £10 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A common investing goal is to generate passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains one proven method, investing in dividend-paying stocks.

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How I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to target passive income of £1,800 in 2024

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and target over £1,800 in annual…

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Looking for a second income? Here’s a dirt-cheap 13% yielding stock to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a second income through dividend-paying stocks is possible! Our writer explains how this stock could be ideal with its…

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So many FTSE 100 stocks are overlooked! Here’s one to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how it’s easy to focus on well-known FTSE 100 stocks but there are other hidden gems on…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends keep growing

| John Fieldsend

A recent study shows that an increasing dividend is a sign a stock could beat the average handsomely. Here are…

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Down 23% in a year, are Vodafone shares a busted flush?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have lost almost a quarter of their value in 12 months, while more than halving over five years.…

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Is Lloyds the best UK banking stock to buy right now?

| Dylan Hood

Lloyds stock is down 6% year-to-date. This Fool assesses whether he thinks it’s a better buy than its British banking…

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Should investors buy these 2 dividend shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two dividend shares and explores whether or not they could be good options to boost passive…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend share for a second income?

| Royston Wild

Housebuilders have long been popular buys for investors seeking to make a second income with UK shares. Should I buy…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 shares currently represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

According to our writer, FTSE 100 shares have never looked so attractive. She explains why and what action she’s taking…

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Is the current BP share price an opportunity to buy cheap shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a look at the current state of play with the BP share price and decides if now…

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A second income of £1,000 a month for £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Simon Watkins

From saving just £5 per day, investors could potentially make a second income of £1,000 a month if they choose…

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Why I’m convinced this dividend stock is the best 8% yielder on the FTSE 100

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains why this high-yield dividend stock, with a solid track record and healthy finances, is right at the…

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I’d buy 6,000 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

A FTSE 100 stock offering a 9% yield is often a warning sign. But this company has been an excellent…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Legal & General shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes Legal & General shares are oversold, offering more than the well-covered 8.7%, index-beating, dividend yield.

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA today for passive income

| Paul Summers

Dividend investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA works best when income is consistent and rising. Our writer thinks these…

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Could these UK dividend stocks make me a HUGE passive income?

| Royston Wild

Severe market volatility in 2023 leaves many top dividend stocks with gigantic yields. Here are two that City analysts expect…

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