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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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Time for me to increase my holding in this 11.1%-yielding FTSE 250 gem to target £45,811 in annual passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 firm offers one of the highest yields in any major FTSE index, which could one day generate…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could make it rain dividends in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a trio of high-yield FTSE dividend stocks that are set to offer very attractive passive income this…

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Can this 10.8% yield from a FTSE 250 share last?

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE 250 share now has a dividend yield not far off 11%. Our writer digs into the business…

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How to use a £20k ISA allowance to invest for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

The idea of enjoying some passive income in our old age can definitely be a realistic ambition, depending on how…

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10.9%+ yield! Here’s my 2025-2027 M&G dividend forecast

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although the M&G dividend yield already tops 10%, he's hopeful it could move even higher over…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the UK’s top dividend stocks – it picked 5 stunning high-yielders

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided to supplement his own stock-picking intelligence with the artificial version. His chatbot of choice named five top…

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£5,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at the two-year performance of BAE Systems shares and explains why he's planning to invest more money…

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Why I’m considering buying this unloved FTSE 100 stock in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall has one out-of-favour FTSE 100 stock under the microscope after watching its share price slide lower in 2024.…

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This FTSE 250 stock has a P/E ratio of 8.8 and a 5.6% yield! Should I be interested?

| Mark Hartley

Two things this Fool looks for in stocks are value and dividends. He thinks he’s found quality in a lesser-known…

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Here’s what to look for when aiming to earn a second income from dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

Dividends are a popular way to kickstart a journey towards achieving a lucrative second income stream. But there are pitfalls…

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Here’s how investors could consider trying to turn £11,000 of Legal & General shares into £13,998 a year of dividend income

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares generate one of the highest yields in any of the major FTSE indexes, which can generate…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema explains how he could target £2,000 in monthly passive income over time by making use of a Stocks…

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Here’s how I’m targeting a near-£46k retirement income with dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to generate a large passive income stream in retirement? Consider this approach employed by our writer Royston…

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£50k invested in NatWest shares one year ago would be worth this much today

| Ken Hall

NatWest shares soared in 2024 as interest rates remained high. Ken Hall considers if there is more cause for optimism…

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Why is FTSE 100 stock Unilever tanking?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since 9 September, FTSE 100 stock Unilever’s fallen more than 10%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what’s driving the share…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how investors could try to turn that into £1,430 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Very high passive income can be made over time from smaller initial investments in high-yielding stocks, especially if dividend compounding…

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Up 8% in 2024, what will 2025 bring for the Aviva share price?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses the impact on Aviva’s share price following the buy-out of Direct Line Group.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for a £2k passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

With a lump sum investment, these UK dividend stocks are worth considering for a brilliant second income this year and…

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Fancy supercharging your passive income? Here are 2 cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these FTSE 250 shares are MORE THAN DOUBLE the index average! Here's why they could be…

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9%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares he thinks income-focussed investors should consider for the coming year…

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Want a supercharged passive income in 2025? Consider this high-yield dividend hero!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield income shares to buy this year? Here's one I expect to deliver large and growing…

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After falling 32% this stunning FTSE income stock yields 10.2% and I can’t get enough of it

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken advantage of the drop in the Phoenix Group Holdings share price to load up on this…

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Fancy a near-£2k second income in 2025? Consider these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide more market-beating dividends this year by City analysts. Here's…

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2 FTSE dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Paul Summers

Two dividend stocks with two big dividend yields. But our writer thinks both FTSE companies could suffer in 2025 as…

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Legal & General shares are forecast to return 25% in 2025! Can they do it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of his Legal & General shares, but sometimes he wonders if he's got this…

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If a 45-year-old invested £350 a month in top dividend shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how an investor could make use of high-yielding dividend shares to accelerate the growth of a portfolio.

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A 10.3% yield but down 12%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 100 giant savings and retirement business delivers one of the highest yields in the index, which can generate…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best 3 UK stocks for me to buy for 5 years. Here’s what it said

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asked the popular AI chatbot to name the best UK stocks for him to buy in 2025 and…

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2 shares to consider for turning an empty ISA into a £31,301 a year passive income machine

| Stephen Wright

Earning passive income doesn’t take huge amounts of cash to start with. Investing in great companies consistently over time can…

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3 simple passive income investment ideas to consider for 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s never been easier to generate passive income from the stock market. Here are three straightforward investment strategies to consider…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for National Grid shares through to 2027

| James Beard

After a volatile 12 months, National Grid shares are expected to provide a dividend yield of 4.8% for the company’s…

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After falling 10% last year, this passive income stock yields 9.9%, and I love it

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is an absolute treasure trove for passive income seekers right now. It’s packed with top dividend stocks,…

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2 infrastructure dividend shares with yields of 7% or higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two dividend shares from a sector that boasts high yields at the moment -- but there are…

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3 UK dividend growth shares to consider in 2025 for rising passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Picking the right dividend shares can potentially generate a rock-solid income stream that continually gets larger over time.

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Legal & General shares could help turn £20k of savings into £150 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

Legal & General’s dividend yield of 9.2% provides investors with an opportunity to consider creating a £150 monthly passive income…

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This FTSE share has soared 41% in 2024 despite falling sales. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has seen earnings per share rise strongly in 2024. Its share price has rocketed too. Is…

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Here’s how an investor might aim to turn £20,000 into £678 a month of tax-free passive income

| Paul Summers

Buying high-yield stocks within a Stocks and Shares ISA could produce a lovely passive income stream in time. Paul Summers…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague in January!

| Royston Wild

The potential benefits of owning these dividend stocks is outweighed by the risks, argues Royston Wild. Here's why he's buying…

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With a 5.1% yield and huge growth potential, is this the best FTSE 100 stock out there?

| James Beard

It’s rare to come across a high-yielding FTSE 100 stock that also has excellent growth prospects. Has our writer managed…

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Investors who bought shares in this Dividend Aristocrat in 2019 have already got a third of their cash back

| Stephen Wright

British American Tobacco shares have generated plenty of dividends in the last few years. But Stephen Wright says investors could…

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