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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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Here are City analysts’ share price forecasts for Tesco, Greggs, and Marks and Spencer shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares are on fire at the moment. Yet City analysts see more potential in these other two stocks over…

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Down but not out: 2 cut-price dividend shares to consider buying in August

| Mark Hartley

These two UK dividend shares are down heavily in 2025, but they still offer attractive yields and potential for recovery,…

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2 UK dividend shares yielding up to 9% to consider buying in August

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 might be at all-time highs, but Stephen Wright still thinks dividend investors should have two UK shares…

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First-half loss and 9.3% yield: is the Taylor Wimpey share price now a value trap or an opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

The Taylor Wimpey share price was one of the biggest movers on the FTSE 100 on 30 July. Dr James…

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Here are 2 ETFs to consider that could supercharge a retiree’s ISA passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover how an investor can supercharge their dividend income with one or both of these top exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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With a 4.7% yield (as well as being potentially 77% undervalued) is this income stock a no-brainer buy?

| James Beard

Our writer’s found an income stock that looks to be undervalued. Surely this ideal combination makes it a Strong Buy?…

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Can the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he retains faith in the potential for ongoing British American Tobacco dividend growth, despite shrinking cigarette…

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Here’s why Unilever could be a dividend share to consider right now

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever dividend yield isn't one of the biggest, but a lacklustre share price performance is making it look potentially…

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Up 15% in July! Is this FTSE 100 dividend growth superstar the best share to buy in August?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy over the next month. This blue-chip has been lavishing investors…

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My Legal & General shares are suddenly being shorted! Should I worry?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been underwhelmed by the performance of his Legal & General shares. Now he has spotted a sudden…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights two big yielders from the FTSE 100 to ponder buying if generating passive income's the primary goal.

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At a 17-year high, could the Aviva share price still offer value?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past five years, the Aviva share price has more than doubled -- and now is at its highest…

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How much do you need in an ISA to make £10k a year in second income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how both the total ISA size and the type of shares included in the portfolio impact…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs is a beloved brand with loyal customers and continues to invest for long-term expansion. So why is this investor…

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How to aim for a second income from scratch with just £5 a day

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates a low-cost method of building a second income with dividend shares and harnessing the power of compounding…

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Here are the latest forecast dividend yields for Sainsbury’s and Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the dividend yields of the UK's two leading supermarkets to help him decide which…

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Here’s how much passive income an investor could make from a £50k portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores different levels of risk tolerance and provides an indication of the passive income that could be generated…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in August

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is up near an all-time high now, at over 9,000 points. But there are still some UK…

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This 9.3% yield’s unbeatable! But is it really the FTSE 100’s best dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by the amount of income this FTSE 100 dividend stock is now offering investors. But…

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Here’s how a £40k Stocks and Shares ISA could make £196 in monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how an investor can juice up the returns of an existing Stocks and Shares ISA by targeting…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield 8.7% and are forecast to grow a stunning 30% this year!

| Harvey Jones

What's up with Taylor Wimpey shares? The dividend yield's brilliant, but growth's in short supply. Harvey Jones takes a closer…

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Here’s how investors can target £23,238 a year in passive income from £10,000 invested in this FTSE energy stock

| Simon Watkins

I want three key facets in my passive income share portfolio, which is designed to provide me with big dividend…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how to target a £1,000 monthly second income in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how investors could build a second income for their retirement from a balanced and diversified spread…

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3 income-rich UK shares I’m comfortable to hold until 2035

| Mark Hartley

When thinking in terms of income, these high-yield UK shares offer a blend of stability, longevity and growth potential.

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£1,000 buys me 154 more shares in this 8.35% yielding FTSE 100 income stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to add to his stake in ultra-high-yielding income stock Phoenix Group Holdings. He'll top up his…

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Down 47% and 29%! Here are the 2 worst-performing FTSE 100 dividend stocks of 2025

| Ben McPoland

Buying unloved shares can really turbocharge a portfolio, if and when they mount a comeback. What about these two struggling…

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How much do you need in Legal & General shares to target £1,000 a month passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

You don't necessarily need shares with big dividend yields to build up a passive income pot for retirement -- but…

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1 year ago I called these 2 ultra-high-yield dividend shares no-brainer buys. Was I right?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for these two FTSE 100 dividend shares, as he anticipated bumper yields and maybe some…

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Is this US REIT a top buy for long-term passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Monthly dividends that grow every year make Realty Income shares a top choice for passive income investors. But is what…

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A terrific 6% yield but a P/E of 225! What’s going on with BP shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones owns BP shares but sometimes wishes he doesn't. Could the FTSE 100 oil giant take him by surprise…

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Does the National Grid share price really matter for an income-focussed investor?

| Christopher Ruane

In many investors' opinion, its dividend is key to the investment case for National Grid. Our writer reckons the share…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider for passive income growth that crushes the market!

| Royston Wild

Discover a pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that are tipped to outperform the UK stock market in 2025 --…

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What investors need to save in an ISA to target a passive income of £1,500 a month

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones investigates how investors can build a long-term passive income through the power of compounding, tax-free inside a Stocks…

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Is the runaway Lloyds share price about to hit a nasty bump?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been thrilled by the performance of the Lloyds share price since he bought the stock two years…

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Investors could get a second chance at this top passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

Having missed an opportunity to earn 9% a year in passive income by buying Admiral shares, Stephen Wright is on…

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2 dividend shares to consider for a 5-star ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to turbocharge the size of your investment portfolio? These hot dividend shares are worth serious consideration.

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Spare £5k? Here’s how long it would take to generate a second income of £5k every year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the maths behind building a second income from dividend shares, as well as some of the opportunities…

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3 shares to consider for long-term passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks investors on the hunt for passive income streams should consider this diverse trio of dividend-paying shares.

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Here are the latest dividend yield forecasts for Legal & General, Aviva, and M&G shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If someone’s looking for high dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, these three Footsie financial stocks are definitely worth…

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The Legal & General share price is rising. Will it soon be too late to bag big dividends?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has had an unremarkable decade, but it currently has one of the Footsie's biggest…

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