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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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These REITs could deliver thousands in passive income over the next 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing £5,000 in each of these dividend-paying property companies could generate passive income of more than £500 a year.

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After crashing 54% in 5 years can the Vodafone share price ever recover?

| Harvey Jones

The Vodafone share price has been falling for the entire millennium and Harvey Jones can't bring himself to believe that…

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After jumping 20% in a year here’s the latest forecast for the Aviva share price

| Harvey Jones

It's been a terrific year for the Aviva share price after a lengthy spell in the doldrums. Harvey Jones examines…

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Should I buy more Diageo shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is wondering what to do with the FTSE 100 spirits giant as it continues to flounder…

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Here’s what £20,000 of Lloyds shares could net me in passive income

| Paul Summers

Despite soaring in 2024, Lloyds shares still boast a great dividend yield. Would our writer be willing to invest his…

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My £10-a-day plan to retire early on passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

With a daily investment of £10 over the long term, our writer thinks he could generate enough passive income to…

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Lifelong passive income? I’d consider buying these dividend stocks

| Paul Summers

No income stream is totally secure but our writer thinks these dividend stocks are great candidates for his own portfolio…

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With a P/E under 8, is this the best FTSE 100 passive income stock to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

Reinvesting dividends is my top approach to earning long-term passive income. But I also like to get in as cheap…

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Here’s the latest forecast for the National Grid share price

| Harvey Jones

The National Grid share price has enjoyed another solid year, and investors have got a handsome dividend on top. Harvey…

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2 of my favourite high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares for November!

| Royston Wild

With dividend yields above 8% and 10%, I think these FTSE 250 shares might be too good for passive income…

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Less than £10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a £2,437 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd consider putting some savings to work to earn a long-term second income of over £2,400…

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A 17% yield! Why I’ve been buying this UK income stock ahead of the Budget

| Roland Head

Roland Head thinks the 17% yield offered by this income stock is sustainable and could drive a share price recovery…

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I’ll still hold my favourite FTSE 100 passive income stock even if its shares never rise

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 passive income stock is still a brilliant long-term buy-and-hold, even if its share…

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A FTSE 250 share with a 10% dividend yield that I think’s worth me buying

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 high yielder's facing some challenges but could deliver knockout income and capital gains, says Roland Head.

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I’d buy 5,505 shares of Legal & General for £1,200 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at how much he'd need to invest in Legal & General shares to target the equivalent of…

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A tale of 3 FTSE income stocks: one I love, one I want, and one I won’t touch

| Harvey Jones

These are the best of times for investors who like buying FTSE 100 income stocks, as there are some brilliant…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy more of FTSE 100 9% yielder Legal & General?

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 share Legal & General offers one of the highest dividend yields on the UK market. Roland Head asks…

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Here’s how I’d try to turn £11,000 of savings into £1,215 a month of passive income using Legal & General shares!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares could generate big passive income payments for me in the years ahead as they have one…

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Down 36%! Why is this recovering dividend stock in my second income portfolio?

| Mark Hartley

A tried-and-tested method of earning a second income is purchasing dividend stocks and reinvesting the returns in an ISA. Here’s…

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How I’d aim to turn £250 a month into a £1,500 monthly passive income

| Roland Head

This firm hasn’t cut its dividend for over 30 years. Roland Head explains why he'd buy the shares for this…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1 in the next year? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has had a stellar year, and investors have bagged generous dividends too. Harvey Jones wonders how…

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9% yield! A FTSE 250 dividend growth stock I’m considering to try and beat the market

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in this FTSE 250 dividend hero could provide a market-beating passive income now and later on,…

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As UK payouts slump, here’s a super-safe dividend share I’d buy!

| Royston Wild

Finding rock-solid dividend shares to buy can be especially important in uncertain times. Here's a FTSE 100 passive income star…

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At 52-week lows, I’m considering buying these top dividend growth shares

| Paul Summers

Our writer has a real liking for companies with excellent records of dividend growth. Will he be picking up these…

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How will today’s results affect the 2024-2026 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares?

| James Beard

The Black Horse Bank released its third-quarter results today. Our writer considers the implications for the stock's three-year dividend forecast.

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn £9,913 a year in dividend income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to generate an outsized income from a fairly modest investment in a Stocks and Shares…

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Why the Diageo share price is still my top passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Great passive income stocks don’t often trade at bargain prices. But when they do, Stephen Wright thinks it’s important to…

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Down 60%! Does the 7.7% dividend yield make this stock worth considering?

| Mark Hartley

Dividend stocks with high yields and low prices can often make for lucrative investment opportunities, but that’s not always the…

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Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA can generate a monthly income of £700

| Kevin Godbold

Even those on an average salary can aim to build a Stocks and Shares ISA to £210k capable of being…

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These 2 dividend growth stocks could be cash cows for UK investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These dividend stocks don’t offer the highest yields. But their payouts are rising meaning that investors are continually pocketing more…

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£6,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £611 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income over time.

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3 dividend FTSE shares I’d love to buy for a second income

| Kevin Godbold

I'd target these promising FTSE companies for second income, but there are several factors to consider before buying the stocks.

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How I identify dividend income opportunities with growth potential on the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

There's no such thing as easy money but our writer reckons dividends are the next best thing. Here are some…

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2 UK shares I’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for a decade

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, investors should buy shares they’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for 10…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for nearly £3,200 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

With only a few grand in savings and £250 to invest a month, our writer considers a strategy to target…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering buying in November for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is hunting for top-tier stocks that have reliably generated passive income for investors for years. These two could…

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2 high-yield dividend shares and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,080 passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested across this high-yield FTSE 250 share and this ETF could create a four-figure income next year,…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have some eye-catching targets for the BP share price over the next year. The stock has been struggling lately,…

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A 6.8% yield but down 15%! Is this FTSE 100 heavyweight set to soar on stunning new lithium deal?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has just pulled off a huge deal that establishes it as a world leader in energy…

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Up to 16.8% yields! Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 350 is filled with income stocks offering amazing dividend yields right now! Here are the 10 biggest potential…

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