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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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The FTSE 100 could trump the S&P 500 in 2025. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the S&P 500 has outperformed this year but flags up reasons why history might not repeat…

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A 6.7% yield but down 14%! Is it time for me to buy more of this FTSE passive income gem after it upgrades strategic targets?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE commodities giant aims for higher production of materials needed in ongoing urbanisation and for the energy transition, so…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to avoid like the plague in 2025

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 100 shares he wouldn't go near in 2025, explaining why their fundamentals don't align with…

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Why the 2025 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares doesn’t tempt me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares offer a yield of over 6% today. But Edward Sheldon believes other UK stocks will deliver higher overall…

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£11,000 in savings? Consider aiming to turn this into £8,469 in annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Money put into high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more shares can change small investments into big passive…

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£9k in an ISA? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a juicy second income

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of quality UK shares to consider when attempting to build a second income. Here are two high-yielders…

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Warning: hedge funds expect this FTSE dividend stock to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE dividend stock's down 54% over the last five years. And institutional investors expect its share price to continue…

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2,475 shares in this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend gem could make me £9,532 a year in passive income over time!  

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, which could generate a big passive income,…

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Can the Aviva share price smash it again next year? The experts have spoken

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Aviva share price has had a brilliant 12 months, powering ahead of its FTSE 100 rivals.…

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A 10% dividend yield from a FTSE 250 stock with a forward P/E of 5.6!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oil & gas enterprise is firing on all cylinders and rewarding shareholders with a double-digit dividend yield! Is this…

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These are the 3 top-yielding FTSE 250 stocks in my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why these three mid-cap stocks make good additions to his passive income portfolio, despite lacking the stability…

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3 passive income mistakes to avoid

| Stephen Wright

The stock market’s a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But an important part of investing is figuring…

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40,730 shares of this FTSE stock unlock a £500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE stock’s been tumbling for years, but dividends have stayed in place, opening the door to a 10.4%-yielding second…

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Here’s my 3-step plan to target a £2,400+ second income in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the three moves he is making now to set up a sizeable second income next year without…

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What FTSE shares might raise their dividends annually for the next half century?

| Christopher Ruane

By looking at some characteristics of one FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat, our writer hopes to spot some potential future serial…

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13,176 shares in this UK dividend stock could pay me £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a FTSE 250 dividend stock that has faced challenges recently but now presents an opportunity for high-yield…

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10,428 shares of this UK stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have an impressive 7.3% yield that's capable of generating a lucrative passive income. But is this…

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Here’s my £3-a-day passive income plan for 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day and investing it in proven blue-chip shares, our writer hopes to set…

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I’m building long-term wealth by investing in high-yielding FTSE dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is planning to fund his final years by investing in a balanced spread of FTSE 100 dividend shares.…

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An 8.6% yield, but down 19%! Is it time for me to start earning passive income by buying shares in this FTSE 250 REIT?

| Stephen Wright

Is a reliable 8.6% yield enough to make this FTSE 250 real estate investment trust one of the best dividend…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be great sources of passive income over the long term. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 could make me a millionaire. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a couple of steps he plans to take in the coming year to boost his long-term Stocks…

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A 13% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for a top income share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the high dividend forecast for a renewable energy stock that has a good track record of…

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Here’s why I’m shunning Tesco stock despite 2024’s strong share price rise

| Kevin Godbold

I was wrong about Tesco and the share price is soaring, but I'm sticking to my decision to avoid the…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’m considering buying for the long run

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at three FTSE 250 stocks across different industries that he considers to be…

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Which Coca-Cola shares are best for dividend investors to consider?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to Coca-Cola shares, dividend investors are spoilt for choice. But what’s the difference between the UK-listed stocks…

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2 dividend stocks I think could turbocharge my passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

The yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks sail past the market average. Here's why they could…

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£3k in savings? Investors could consider putting it here for juicy second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how investors could buy dividend stocks with yield potential in excess of 6.5% for second income

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Investing a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA in this high-yielder might give me a £2,000 annual income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is now wondering whether to pour his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance into a single FTSE 100…

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Saving £20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’m aiming to turn that into a stunning £2,035 monthly passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to build a high and rising passive income by investing in a balanced spread of top…

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I love my Legal & General shares even more after today’s exciting update

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for Legal & General shares when he bought them last year. So far he's got…

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Is BP’s 6.7% dividend yield good value after the recent share price fall?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the fluctuating oil price and BP's volatile shares, City analysts predict strong ongoing annual dividend payments ahead.

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Why now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build this passive income stream

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels interest rates could fall further in early 2025 and what this means for passive…

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Why this falling FTSE 100 stock could be entering my Buy zone

| Ken Hall

This writer takes a look at a beaten down FTSE 100 stock that has been sliding lower. Has it reached…

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The M&G dividend yield’s almost 10% — and the share’s looking cheap!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s optimistic that the 9.8% M&G dividend yield is as attractive as it looks, especially given…

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After plunging 55%, does this stock’s eye-watering 10% yield offer a lucrative second income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is enticed by the potential second income offered by this FTSE 250 dividend stock. But is the falling…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy FTSE 250 stock Pets at Home?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into this cheap FTSE 250 share over the last week. Edward Sheldon is wondering if…

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Here’s how investors can consider saving and investing £5 a day to make £2,575 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Contrary to popular belief, very big passive income in the form of share dividends can be generated despite having nothing…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 cheap dividend shares could deliver a £780 passive income for me

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to supercharge a passive income in 2025? Here are two top dividend shares I'm considering for my…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for 2 passive income stocks to consider this December

| Mark Hartley

These passive income stocks offer some of the highest dividends on the FTSE at almost double the market average! Is…

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