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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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£5,000 of 9.2%-yielding Legal & General shares could make me £599 a month in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares remain a top passive income stock in my core portfolio holdings, with a 9.2% yield and…

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A 7% dividend yield but down 16%! Is this mining giant a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining titan has taken quite a tumble, but the dividend yield's now high, and long-term tailwinds might…

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2 high-yield dividend shares to consider for a BIG second income in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a market-beating second income next year? You might want to take a look at these…

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How investors can build a second income dividend shares portfolio with £10k

| Kevin Godbold

£10k could kickstart a dividend shares portfolio for second income, so here's how investors could consider allocating their money now.

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Is this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP ready to explode in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve just bought more of this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP as its growth potential in 2025 continues to heat…

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These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend stocks offer some of the biggest passive income in the FTSE 100 that’s more than double the market…

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Are these the best FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying for 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

When looking for income shares to buy, it's worth checking out the whole stock market and not just the traditional…

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Could British American Tobacco shares actually provide a long-term second income?

| Stephen Wright

If next-generation products can replace lost cigarette earnings, then a FTSE 100 stock with an 8% dividend yield could be…

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These are the FTSE 100’s top dividend shares going into December

| Alan Oscroft

2024's given us a lot of high-yield dividend shares to choose from, and these are spurring my new year investment…

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An 8% yield and P/E ratio of 4.5! Surely this FTSE 250 stock deserves more attention?

| Mark Hartley

I recently bought shares in the lesser-known FTSE 250 bank stock OSB Group. Here's why I think it makes a…

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If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income could I get?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer now has a bit of cash sat in his investing account. Here, he looks at how much income…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares to 2026!

| Royston Wild

City forecasters think the dividends on IAG shares will soar over the next three years. Royston Wild digs into these…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend shares to aim for long-term wealth

| Mark Hartley

Our writer plans to turn investments in dividend shares into a retirement pot by implementing a structured, long-term approach.

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With their 7.2% dividend yield, are Aviva shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the Aviva dividend outlook and its current valuation mean he sees it as a share investors…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Greggs shares to 2026

| Royston Wild

Payouts at the FTSE 250 baker have rebounded in recent years. Is now the time to consider buying Greggs shares…

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2 lessons from the HSBC share price soaring 159% in four years

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the incredible performance of the HSBC share price in recent years and learns some lessons for…

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Will Trump’s tariffs squeeze this FTSE 100 giant’s profits?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how the latest news around US tariffs might impact FTSE 100 company Diageo. Should he be…

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Up 95%, is this FTSE winner the best high-yield star for me to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Do we have to choose between share price growth and high-yield dividends? In this case, over the past year, it…

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2 dividend-paying FTSE shares that could benefit from the AI revolution

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines two dividend-paying FTSE shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees in their exposure…

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If I invest £10,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Sage Group shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

The dividend on Sage shares has risen for 12 straight years. Can the FTSE 100 company keep its proud record…

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2 top dividend shares to consider buying in December

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income in December, Stephen Wright's targeting shares in companies focused on paying dividends to investors.

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3 crucial factors for building my passive income

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall wants to build a passive income that can set him up for years to come. Here are three…

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10.5% yield – but could the abrdn share price get even cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some things to like about the current abrdn share price. But will that be enough to overcome…

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£9,000 to invest? These 3 high-yield shares could deliver a £657 annual passive income

| Royston Wild

The high yields on these dividend shares sail sit well above the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why I…

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Down 25% with a 4.32% yield and P/E of 8.6! Is this my best second income stock or worst?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought GSK shares hoping to bag a solid second income stream while nailing down steady share price growth…

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Is it time to dump my Lloyds shares and never look back?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was chuffed with his Lloyds shares but recent events have made him rethink his entire decision to go…

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Can the Aviva share price get above £5 and stay there?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aviva share price edging towards the £5 level, our writer weighs some pros and cons that might influence…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’m considering for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks the best dividend stocks to buy are those that consistently return more money to investors every year.

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£10k in savings? These 2 gems could make £832 in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a couple of dividend shares with an average yield above 8% that could enhance a passive income…

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What will happen to the stock market in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market did well at the start of this year but has faltered towards the end. Our writer…

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5,000 shares of this UK dividend stock could net me £1,700 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer calculates the passive income he could earn from holding a significant number of shares in this powerful dividend-paying…

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9.3%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 dividend giants to consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees…

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2 passive income shares to consider for December 2024 onwards?

| Kevin Godbold

These are popular UK shares investors often buy for passive income from dividends, but are they actually good investments now?

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“If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares just 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now”

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether he thinks Santander shares still look good value after a strong period for the global Spanish…

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My 3 favourite FTSE dividend stocks give me a mind-blowing 9.82% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to learn that he owns the three highest-yielding dividend stocks on the FTSE 100. So is…

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Following strong 2024 results, this 6.1%-yielding FTSE 100 gem looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

With good 2024 results delivered, and a buyback and dividend increase announced, this high-yielding FTSE 100 heavyweight looks very cheap…

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10% dividend growth! 2 FTSE 100 stocks tipped to supercharge cash payouts

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong records of dividend growth. And they're expected to keep on delivering, as Royston Wild…

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Here’s how I’m using a £20k ISA to target £11k+ in income 30 years from now

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to put £20k in an ISA now and earn over half that amount every year in passive…

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How I’m trying to make a million from passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Invest as much as possible, regularly, and use the passive income to plough back into more shares. Here's how millionaires…

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