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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 brilliant reasons to buy BP shares after recent falls

| Harvey Jones

A quarterly profit of $5bn wasn't enough for investors, who have been selling BP shares rather than buying them. Here's…

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Why I’d buy cheap Vodafone shares to boost passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

In their pursuit for passive income, our writer highlights several reasons why they'd happily buy Vodafone shares for their portfolio.

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up in a heartbeat

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights why they’d jump at the opportunity to buy this high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share for their portfolio.

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3 fabulous FTSE 100 stocks I’d love to own today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 shares offer juicy dividend yields of 7% to 10% a year. I'd love to buy all…

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The Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price is down 40% this year, so is it time to buy?

| Simon Watkins

The Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price has fallen as uncertainty rises for independent oil and gas firms in the…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Unilever shares to earn a £1,000 annual income

| Charlie Carman

Unilever shares have an impressive dividend history, but how many would our writer need to buy to secure a four-figure…

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Monster 9.6% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE dividend stocks to buy today?

| Ben McPoland

There's a bewildering choice of quality FTSE shares offering investors a rising income. Here's why this one is catching my…

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Why the falling BP share price looks like a passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

With the share price down 9%, Stephen Wright thinks the prospect of dividends and share buybacks make BP a stock…

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that aren’t banks or housebuilders

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights FTSE 100 dividend stocks in sectors of the market that are more stable and less prone to…

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BAE Systems’ share price is above 1,000p. Is the stock still worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems' share price has roughly doubled over the last two years. Is the defence stock still worth buying today?…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a passive income stream of £1,200 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how I'd aim to turn the £20k ISA contribution limit into average passive income of £100 a month by…

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2 excellent FTSE 100 income shares that aren’t housebuilder or tobacco stocks

| Harvey Jones

Housebuilders and tobacco companies offer attractive dividends but I've just bought two brilliant income shares in other sectors.

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Forget Scottish Mortgage shares! Here’s the only investment trust I’m buying this year 

| Harvey Jones

Scottish Mortgage shares will recover at some point, but I don't think we're there yet. By contrast, another investment trust…

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How I’d try to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £8,117 a year

| Harvey Jones

I want to build a second income for retirement and creating a portfolio of high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks looks…

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7% dividend yield! Is this the best UK stock to buy in an ISA?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether this high-yielding UK stock could be among the best shares they could buy inside their Stocks…

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Why Vodafone shares could be ready to rocket

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have dived by 29% since their May 2022 high. They're also down more than 55% over five years.…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a second income

| Harshil Patel

Could recent banking turbulence create an opportunity to pick up cheap FTSE 100 dividend-payers at a discount? Our writer outlines…

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Are high-yield FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether buying shares in these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) housebuilders would be a wise move to boost passive…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock for decades of passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares a top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock that they're eyeing up as part of their strategy to…

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Spending £10,000 on dividend shares could earn me £1,000 per year in future!

| Christopher Ruane

By spending £10,000 buying dividend shares in today's market, this writer thinks he could earn a four-figure annual income in…

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With stellar results but down 5% this year, are HSBC shares cheap?

| Simon Watkins

HSBC shares have rallied 5% on today’s stellar results but they're still down on the year, so are they cheap…

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ITV shares look cheap and offer a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV shares have a low valuation and a high dividend yield at the moment. Is this an excellent buying opportunity…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p?

| Matthew Dumigan

With Lloyds shares still trading for under 50p, our writer explores whether now would be a good time for them…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in today’s volatile stock market

| Harvey Jones

I dream of having a big lump sum to invest in shares, as I can see so many buying opportunities…

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Buying 12,676 Taylor Wimpey shares in May would give me a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares pay one of the most attractive rates of dividend income on the FTSE 100. They've also delivered…

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This near-9% yield FTSE 100 stock might be the deal of the year

| John Fieldsend

A 28% drop makes this stock the second-highest dividend payer on the FTSE 100 index. I think it might be…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend shares! Which should I buy in May?

| Royston Wild

These cheap FTSE 100 shares have attracted lots of buyers in recent weeks. Yet which should I buy this month…

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Why Barclays shares leapt 13% in April

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have soared since hitting their 2023 low on 20 March. But what exactly caused this FTSE 100 stock…

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Why ‘selling in May’ could damage a passive income portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the old investing adage doesn't apply for passive income investors wanting to build long-term wealth.

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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2 stocks to buy in May (and then go away)!.

| Stephen Wright

A UK dividend investment and a US tech giant are Stephen Wright’s stocks to buy this month. He’s looking for…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares! Which would I buy in May?

| Royston Wild

Could these dividend shares be great sources of long-term passive income? Here's why I would -- or wouldn't -- buy…

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A high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up to earn a second income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock they'd happily buy for their portfolio today as part of…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to boost passive income?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explores whether buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for their portfolio could be a unique opportunity to boost…

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Lloyds shares are mind-blowingly cheap! Should I buy them in May?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares look terrific value right now and the dividend yield is likely to get better and better. Should I…

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Is the GSK share price going higher — or nowhere?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price has dropped nearly 6% since its 2023 high earlier in April. With things looking up for…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income worth £1,600 a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he could use his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate an annual four-figure…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

The GSK share price offers solid all-round value for money right now. Should investors buy the FTSE firm based on…

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