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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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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, MSc

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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2 top FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why these two FTSE 100 stocks should pique investors interest as long-term buy and hold options.

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Is Imperial Brands a stock worth buying for passive income, or is there a catch?

| Kevin Godbold

Imperial Brands looks cheap and the dividend is high, but is it one of the best stocks for passive income,…

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3 dividend stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of earning passive income.…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today to start generating long-term passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

In the pursuit to earn some dividend income, our writer is eyeing up two high-quality FTSE 100 stocks with proven…

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Up 56% in 4 months, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 250 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Has this Fool arrived too late to the party to snap up this flying FTSE 250 defence business to her…

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Should I buy cheap Vodafone shares after strong results?

| Royston Wild

Vodafone shares trade on a rock-bottom P/E ratio around 10 times. It also carries a near-10% dividend yield. Is now…

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Tesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

Tesco shares have climbed over 20% so far in 2023. This Fool assesses whether now is the time to add…

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I’d buy 1,039 shares of this stock to generate £200 extra income per month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s already earning extra income by owning a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend share -- and would…

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With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

| James Beard

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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How to use income shares to target £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to start earning hundreds of pounds each month through dividends by carefully selecting top-notch income shares.

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£7,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £594 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing the average UK savings account balance in carefully selected high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make me £594 a month…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull run

| Sumayya Mansoor

As volatility continues to impact FTSE 100 stocks, our writer explains why she would buy shares in this contract catering…

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Should I buy this high-yield FTSE 250 share for a passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm seeking some top-quality shares to buy to boost my passive income. Is this former FTSE 100 stock what I've…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s one 7% yielding share I own!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend stocks like this real estate investment trust (REIT) are helping this Fool boost her passive income.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy ahead of any economic recovery?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As stock markets continue to struggle, Sumayya Mansoor wonders if this is one of the best stocks for her to…

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Already yielding 8%, the Imperial Brands dividend forecast looks even better!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for coming years, and explains how it affects his decision whether to…

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I’d spend £8K on income shares today to target £500 in monthly dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s reacting to some of the high yields currently offered by UK income shares. Can he…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in shares for a weekly second income of £200

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the practicalities of building a weekly second income in the hundreds of pounds by buying…

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Is this 10.1% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This emerging market investment firm is losing billions in assets! But is this secretly the perfect time to snap up…

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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities trading giant looks undervalued to its peers and pays a very healthy dividend to generate high…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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