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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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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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I’d buy 30,434 shares of this UK dividend stock to target £175 a month in passive income

| Roland Head

A top insider has spent over £1m buying this 9%-yielding passive income share over the last year. Roland Head explains…

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30,000 shares in this FTSE 250 REIT could earn me £559 a month in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Real estate investment trusts can be great passive income investments. And Stephen Wright likes one from the FTSE 250 with…

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Down 24% and yielding 9.18! Is L&G the best passive income stock on the FTSE?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is the first to admit that the Legal & General share price has had a poor year. But…

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£10 a day invested in UK stocks could create a second income of £40,000 a year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing even a small amount of money regularly can generate a substantial second income stream in the long run. Zaven…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares out to 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Predictions for dividend progress from Lloyds shares over the next few years look upbeat now. But the path might not…

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1 of my favourite UK dividend shares this December!

| Royston Wild

Diageo's one of the best dividend growth shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA. At current prices I'm considering buying…

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3 REITs I’d consider buying to target a long-term second income

| Royston Wild

I'm seeking ways to make a market-beating second income. These real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be just what I've…

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Here’s my 5-step approach to earning passive income of £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the handful of steps he uses to target hundreds of pounds in passive income each month.

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A lifelong second income for just £10 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With a simple, structured approach to buying blue-chip dividend shares at attractive prices, our writer's building a second income for…

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4,123 shares of this UK dividend stock could get me £206 a month in passive income

| James Beard

Despite cutting its dividend significantly over the past five years, I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a good…

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10%+ dividend growth! 2 FTSE 250 shares tipped to turbocharge dividends

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 income shares look in great shape to grow their dividends by double-digit percentages, says our writer Royston…

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How’s the dividend forecast looking for Legal & General shares in 2025 and beyond?

| Mark Hartley

As a shareholder, I like to keep track of the potential dividend returns I could make from my Legal &…

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Sticking to FTSE shares, I’d still aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip FTSE shares with proven business models, our writer hopes he can build sizeable passive income streams…

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I’m expecting my Phoenix Group shares to give me a total return of 25% in 2025!

| Harvey Jones

Phoenix Group shares have had a difficult few months but that doesn't worry Harvey Jones. He loves their 10%+ yield…

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To build a passive income flow, I’d follow this Warren Buffett approach

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has set up passive income streams most people can only dream about. Our writer sees some practical lessons…

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With 2025 on the horizon, what’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

As 2024 rolls to an end, our writer considers the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares after the company reinstated dividends earlier…

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This FTSE 250 share has surged 20% in a month. Its P/E is still just 3.3. So should I buy?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this FTSE 250 stock remains enticing, with an ultra-low P/E ratio and an attractive yield. But why's…

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Should I buy Aviva for its 7.8% yield now the share price is at 483p?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite recent share price volatility, Aviva is still cracking on as a business and pumping out chunky shareholder dividends.

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Here’s how I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the long-term approach he takes when finding both income and growth shares to buy for his Stocks…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £790 passive income

| Royston Wild

These high yield shares offer dividend yields more than DOUBLE the FTSE 100 average. Here's why our writer is considering…

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After a solid set of results, is it time to buy this FTSE 100 dividend giant?

| Mark Hartley

I've been looking at FTSE 100 tobacco giant Imperial Brands after it posted impressive full-year results yesterday.

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It’s big! It’s yellow! But is this FTSE 250 stock a safe place to store my capital?

| Mark Hartley

After viewing its half-year trading update yesterday, this FTSE 250 storage giant left our writer considering whether to invest in…

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I’d buy this FTSE dividend share to target a lifelong second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks investing in dividend stocks from the UK stock market is the best way for him to generate…

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1 stock set to gatecrash the FTSE 100 in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers a quality stock that's poised to join the FTSE 100 next year. Could there also be a…

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591 shares in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem could make me £14,873 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

A big passive income can be generated from much smaller investments earlier in life, especially if the dividend returns are…

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How to potentially buy £1 of Legal & General shares for just 80p

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have slipped lately but Harvey Jones isn't worried about that. He still gets a brilliant yield…

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