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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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Up 15% and 10% in a week! Are these 2 UK growth and income stocks about to go gangbusters?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks over two FTSE 100 income stocks that have had a bumpy time of it lately, but are…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a passive income of £2,000 a month?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how small but regular contributions to a SIPP or Stocks and Shares ISA can help to build…

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How much should be put in a SIPP when aiming for a £30,000 passive income?

| Mark Hartley

When considering UK shares to invest in for retirement, here’s how much may be needed to target a five-figure passive…

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3 money-losing mistakes that novice dividend stock investors often make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks can be great sources of income. However, to be successful with this style of investing, one needs to…

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How to aim for £20,000 extra income while working full-time by investing in stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to try and turn money from a nine-to-five job into an extra income stream? Zaven Boyrazian explains how with…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £5,000 a month in passive income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in generating £5,000 in passive income? Here’s roughly how much you would need in a tax-efficient investment account.

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At a 15-year low, are Tate & Lyle shares a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

Tate & Lyle shares have fallen 18% this week, but the company looks well-positioned to take advantage of a long-term…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to keep rising. But how realistic are the City's current forecasts? Royston Wild investigates.

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A 9.6% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2027

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Legal & General shares have risen in nine of the last 10 years. Can they continue growing? Royston…

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Dividend yields above 9%! Here are 3 top UK shares to consider

| Royston Wild

I'm expecting these high-yield UK dividend shares to deliver a market-beating passive income for years to come. Here's why.

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 share offers a dividend yield of 9.1%. Is there a catch?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a well-known dividend share that currently yields over 9% and weighs some of its attractions --…

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How to earn a second income from UK property without buying a house!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for ways to create a second income via UK property without going into debt? Investing in a real estate…

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A well-covered 8.6% dividend yield and 9 years of growth! Is this one of the best income stocks in the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a chunky yield and a track record of dividend growth, this UK income stock offers one of the highest…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,300 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Earning passive income by buying dividend shares can be lucrative. Our writer explains some of the variables that can affect…

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2 reliable FTSE 100 stocks that have increased dividends every year since the millennium!

| Mark Hartley

These two dependable FTSE 100 income stocks have raised their dividends consistently for several decades. Our writer considers their future.

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could sensibly target £627 of monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning passive income doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a proven simple strategy that can potentially yield enormous long-term returns.

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Yielding 9%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a dream passive income investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently sport a dividend yield of around 9%. Is there a catch? Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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3 high-dividend investment trusts to consider for passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to target a reliable and market-beating passive income? Consider these dividend-paying investment trusts.

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Should passive income hunters consider Rolls-Royce shares?

| James Beard

Rolls-Royce Holdings has been the FTSE 100’s top performer over the past five years. But what’s the stock like for…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that could benefit from a China recovery

| Stephen Wright

With manufacturing in China showing signs of picking up, could a FTSE 100 iron ore producer be a smart way…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s one strategy to target a second income worth £2,000 a year

| Mark Hartley

Our writer details a potential method to earn a second income by investing in dividend shares with £7,000 as a…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how you could turn that into a £15,053 passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a lump sum invested with a Stocks and Shares ISA could yield a large second income…

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This hugely profitable 7.2%-yielding FTSE 250 stock looks great on paper! But there’s a catch

| Mark Hartley

Dunelm boasts a juicy dividend yield and the highest ROE on the FTSE 250. But is its debt mountain too…

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2 high-yielding UK income shares with added growth potential

| Mark Hartley

These two UK income shares offer generous dividends and surprising growth potential. Our writer weighs up if they’re worth considering…

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Why Diageo shares fell 14% in September

| Stephen Wright

Diageo shares have led the FTSE 100’s list of fallers last month, but with no major news, is there a…

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Up to £1,711 a year in passive income from £20k and just 3 FTSE 100 shares? It’s possible

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 shares offer some of the highest dividend yields around. Investing £20k in them produces a passive…

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Buying 5,000 BP shares would give an investor a £100 monthly pension income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how many BP shares an investor would need to generate a £1,200 a…

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By 2026, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

So far in 2025, the BAE Systems share price has turned every £10 invested into £17.60! But can the FTSE…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are both high-yield shares. Here’s the one I prefer!

| Christopher Ruane

Tobacco is a habitual hunting ground for investors seeking to buy high-yield shares. Our writer weighs some pros and cons…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is my #1 pick in global markets

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the financial crisis of 2007/09, US stocks have thrashed UK shares. Though this trend has recently reversed, the FTSE…

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With its 8.7% yield, is this FTSE 250 share the bargain it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has a belter of a dividend. But could the long-term share price decline point to business…

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Up 238%, could Britain’s biggest-paying dividend stock offer me growth and income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane zooms in on the London-listed company that pays more in dividends than any other. Ought he to buy…

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How much do you need in high-yield UK shares for a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Thinking of investing in some high-yield shares on the UK stock market to help generate extra income to supplement your…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a second income of £350 a week?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones considers a FTSE 100 stock whose high and rising yield could deliver a handsome second income as part…

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This resurgent FTSE 100 passive income star now has a forecast dividend yield of 6.1%!

| Simon Watkins

This top-flight FTSE energy giant is forecast to generate a 6%+ dividend yield, which can provide investors with significant passive…

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Down 25%, this undervalued FTSE share boasts a reliable, well-covered dividend yielding 5.4%

| Mark Hartley

With FTSE share prices rising, many big names now look overvalued with weak yields. But one FTSE share still offers…

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3 reasons to like Tesco shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about the supermarket operator, but he won't be adding any Tesco shares to…

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With yields up to 8%, here are the dividend shares I’m looking at in October

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 250 REIT and a US oil company are on Stephen Wright’s list of shares dividend investors should take…

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Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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Over 5 years, this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 share has thrashed Tesla stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In recent years, Tesla stock has been one of the wonders of the US stock market. However, this dull FTSE…

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