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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’s how Tesco shares stack up against my 5-point passive income checks

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have provided generations with some solid income over the years. But nothing should ever be assumed in this…

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Could buying £5k of Tesla stock help someone earn a second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses ways an investor could target a three-figure annual second income with a spare £5k by buying shares.…

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Is this FTSE 250 dividend stock the hottest one to watch in June?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 250 stock has been down in the dumps for some time now. But could June's full-year results mark…

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These 2 dividend stocks have yields above 10%! Could they deliver £2k of annual passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the potential benefits -- and risks -- of two high-yielding solar energy dividend stocks as part of…

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Buying 25,641 Lloyds shares gives investors dividend income of £920 this year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones anticipates a steady stream of dividends and growth from his Lloyds shares in the years ahead. They offer…

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Try this quick 5-step passive income stock checklist today

| Alan Oscroft

I like my passive income stock picks to score as high as they can on my five-step checklist. Let's see…

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£10,000 invested in Aviva shares 5 years ago would have generated total dividend income of…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was wildly impressed by the recent performance of Aviva shares, and that was before he totted up the…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how it could be used for a 4-figure second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a second income can be built up over time to yield strong results, with reinvestment being…

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3 reasons to consider HSBC shares for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Aiming to generate extra passive income? This writer thinks HSBC shares from the FTSE 100 index are worth a look…

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Is the Lloyds share price offering investors a bargain in 2025?

| Ken Hall

The Lloyds share price has been on fire in 2025. Ken Hall takes a look at whether there's still value…

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£5k invested in the highest-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make this much passive income…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a passive income portfolio could be constructed using the highest-yielding options on offer, but notes the…

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I asked ChatGPT for its 2 favourite FTSE dividend shares. Here’s what it told me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns to AI to suggest some dividend shares for his consideration, and gets some results he doesn't completely…

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How a second income from high-yield UK dividend stocks could help an investor retire early

| Mark Hartley

Building a second income through FTSE 100 dividend shares could be a way to retire early. And compounding plus reinvestment…

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3 marvellous market leaders to consider for passive income

| Paul Summers

Dividends are never guaranteed. But Paul Summers thinks these three stock market juggernauts are worth considering by investors who want…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested 5 years ago in this FTSE 100 passive income superstar is worth now…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial giant has been one of the top passive income generating stocks in any major FTSE index,…

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2 world-class UK dividend stocks available at bargain-basement prices. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 dividend stocks with brilliant pasts. Are they set to reward investors in the…

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How an investor could target a £25k annual second income in an ISA from scratch

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in a spread of FTSE 100 dividend stocks can create a tax-free second income inside…

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1 of my favourite passive income stocks just fell 5%! Should I buy?

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop has provided investors with a growing passive income stream over the last 10 years. With the share price…

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How low can the Diageo share price go?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the FTSE 100 has bounced back from April's crash, the Diageo share price keeps finding new lows. After halving…

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This FTSE stock tanked 25% — now it’s paying out a juicy 11.5% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As emerging markets deliver rapidly improving returns, this unpopular FTSE 250 stock could be ready to rebound while paying a…

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3 world-class dividend shares to consider for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best dividend shares to buy for a large and growing long-term passive income? Here are three of…

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3 UK shares I’d consider owning for decades

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of UK shares are all ones our writer would like to own for the long haul. He only…

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I’ve just earned £1,104 of passive income in 2 weeks, thanks to blue-chip UK dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building up his retirement savings one FTSE 100 dividend at a time. He's reinvesting every penny of…

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£10,000 in Lloyds shares could earn this much in cash

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank shares have had a good run with the price rising, but lowering the dividend yield. Yet they could…

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Hunting for a second income? These falling energy players offer up to 12% yields

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK energy sector offers some enormous yields for UK investors. Zaven Boyrazian details two of the biggest payouts available…

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This dividend stock is 132% undervalued according to 1 analyst! Is it a potential buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One analyst is projecting that this 9%-yielding dividend stock is on the verge of doubling if market conditions improve at…

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A £2,000+ annual passive income for £5 a day now? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

This passive income plan is uncomplicated but potentially lucrative. Our writer shows how a fiver a day could turn into…

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Dividend yields of up to 10.5%! 3 investment trusts to consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a strong and reliable long-term passive income? These top investment trusts could be worth a…

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Vodafone’s dividend yield falls below 5%. Is the stock still worth considering?

| Mark Hartley

Once a dividend hero with a consistently high yield, Vodafone has lost its momentum. Our writer examines the company's financial…

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Up 44% in 6 months, the Lloyds share price is going great guns!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The first few months of 2025 have been great for the Lloyds share price, which is enjoying strength not seen…

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£150k in savings? Here’s how to unlock an £11,250 passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

An estimated 4.9m people in Britain have over £100,000 in savings, which can be used to instantly start earning a…

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Up 25% in a year plus an 8.5% yield – this ultra-high income stock is on fire!

| Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones bought shares in FTSE 100 income stock Phoenix Group Holdings he was mostly chasing its ultra-high yield.…

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Why this top consumer stock is one for passive income investors to consider

| Ken Hall

The Coca-Cola HBC share price has been climbing higher in 2025. But is it still flying under the radar as…

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The 5 biggest FTSE 100 yielders in a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA give income of…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how much income an investor would get from a Stocks and Shares ISA containing the FTSE 100's…

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At an 18-year high, can the Aviva share price keep rising?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 160% over the past five years, Andrew Mackie believes that there's a lot more juice left in the tank…

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National Grid shares go ex-dividend on 29 May. Time to consider buying today?

| Harvey Jones

National Grid shares are renowned for income, but if investors want to share in the next dividend, they need to…

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UK stock market rally: the FTSE 100 eyes 9,000 points

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the companies that are driving the UK stock market to new highs in 2025, and identifies one…

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Can ChatGPT really build the perfect passive income portfolio? I put it to the test

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley tests out AI to see if our computer overlords/buddies can develop a winning passive income portfolio. The results…

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This FTSE 250 broadcaster is down 11% but has a 6.4% yield. Should investors consider buying on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital media firm have lost ground this year, but could this provide an…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be turned into a £34,759 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with £20k to invest and a long-term approach could target a substantial annual second income…

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