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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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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me and I’d consider buying it now

| Kevin Godbold

This business operates in a steady sector and the dividend has a been compounding annual growth of 14%. Is it…

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If I’d put £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the year-to-date performance of BP shares and considers whether he'd purchase any at today's…

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3 rock-solid FTSE dividend stocks yielding over 5%

| Paul Summers

There's no sure thing when it comes to dividend stocks. But payouts from these FTSE firms have been more reliable…

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Is this stock with an 8.8% dividend yield a no-brainer for passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Some high yields right now look really good as passive income candidates. But we need to take care, and not…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

There are some FTSE 250 stocks offering attractive dividend yields at the moment. These three picks have something else in…

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8.21% yield and a P/E of just 5! This is my favourite passive income stock pick for October

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 bank offers an incredible passive income stream and while there are risks, they're outweighed…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price just keeps on heading up and up as if the sky's the limit. But how high…

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Shares I love: Taylor Wimpey

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a huge admirer of Taylor Wimpey shares and so far he has been handsomely rewarded for buying…

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6.1% yield and a wide moat! Why has this FTSE 250 share fallen over 50%?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees value in polymer producer Victrex. But the FTSE 250 firm has more than halved in value over…

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£5,000 in cash lying around? Here’s how I’d use that to target passive income

| Mark Hartley

Is it possible to turn even a small amount of spare cash into a vehicle for passive income? Our writer…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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Yields of up to 6.6%! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a secure second income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for ways to make a large second income even if the US and UK economies wilt again. Here…

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This simple stock market ETF could turn £99 a week into £594,698

| Ben McPoland

While there are a few different strategies to build wealth through the stock market, this Footsie ETF may be the…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d stick in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the long haul

| Sumayya Mansoor

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a Foolish favourite as investment vehicles go. Our writer details two picks she’d buy…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock with dividend growth! What’s the catch?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into an under-pressure FTSE 250 stock with an ultra progressive dividend policy.

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£20k tucked away? I’d try to turn that into a second income worth £225 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend investing could be the key to unlocking and earning a second income, according to this Fool. She explains how…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

| Paul Summers

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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9% yields! I expect these 2 ultra-high income stocks to fly in the next bull run

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones added these 2 FTSE 100 dividend income stocks to his portfolio last year but so far they have…

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One of my favourite dividend shares now offers a 9.5% yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Few FTSE 100 dividend shares have a yield over 9%. This one does. Christopher Ruane explains why he owns it…

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3 rock-solid dividend shares with yields up to 8.5%

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks UK investors could target long-term passive income by considering three dividend shares that benefit from steady demand.

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On the hunt for passive income in the FTSE 250? Here’s 1 stock I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks the FTSE 250 is a great place to seek income. But not all stocks with meaty yields…

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Is this 6.2%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend gem also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This broadcaster pays nearly double the average FTSE 250 yield, its new streaming service is doing well, and it looks…

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As AstraZeneca’s share price drops 13% should I buy on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen following unfavourable results for one of its new drugs, but others look good, and earnings…

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Is the BT share price destined to follow the way of Rolls-Royce?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I think the BT share price has the potential to shoot higher on the back of a business…

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Is the Vodafone share price good value at 75p?

| Ken Hall

The Vodafone share price has been under pressure in 2024. Our writer takes a deep dive to see if it's…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, is this company a no-brainer for passive income?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield seems like an obvious choice for income investors looking to earn some extra cash. But is…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock in a recession

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 30% in three months. Our writer Ken Hall thinks it could still…

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7%+ yields! 2 dividend shares I’d buy today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool likes the look of these two dividend shares. If he had the cash, he'd add them to his…

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Up 25% from their 2024 lows, is it too late to buy National Grid shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares have rallied hard in the last few months. Can they still provide good returns after this jump…

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With a yield of 18%, should I buy this under-the-radar energy stock for passive income?

| James Beard

In his quest for passive income, our writer takes a look at a little known energy stock that’s currently yielding…

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6,195 Legal & General shares could generate £18,561 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A much smaller investment in Legal & General shares can still generate a very high passive income if the dividends…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could turn into a passive income worth £32,119 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wouldn't keep a lump sum of savings in the bank. Instead, he'd start earning passive income through the…

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This 5.8%-yielding FTSE housebuilder looks cheap to me right now!

| Simon Watkins

After a tough period for the UK housing market, this big FTSE 100 builder looks in a good position to…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy high-yield dividend stock Phoenix Group?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Phoenix Group shares currently offer a yield of nearly 10%. Should Edward Sheldon buy the British dividend stock for his…

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3 passive income stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines a simple investment strategy to maximise the power of income stocks with the tax benefits of a…

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