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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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Time to look at Britain’s grocers for some excellent dividend shares?

| James Beard

Always on the lookout for reliable dividend shares, our writer considers whether now’s the time to invest in the UK…

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Buying 120 shares in this FTSE 250 gem could make me £255 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an under-the-radar banking stock from the FTSE 250 could be a great pick for his income…

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How investing just £50 a month could give me a £10k passive income for life at 65

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to learn how little he needs to invest to generate a large passive income in retirement.…

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Up 31% since 13 February, Lloyds shares are on fire

| Cliff D'Arcy

To my surprise, Lloyds shares have beaten the FTSE 100 over periods ranging from one month to one year. But…

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1 ISA, £20k, and 3 stocks. Is this the perfect recipe for a second income of £1,420 a year?

| James Beard

With plenty of high-yielding FTSE 100 shares to choose from, now looks like a good time to start generating a…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £3 a day into £1,000+ of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Finding the right dividend shares can lead to regular passive income. Our writer explores his top criteria and number one…

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These 2 UK stocks are no-brainer buys for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for UK stocks for her portfolio, and earmarks these two stocks for diversification, growth, returns, and…

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2 fantastic cheap shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

As UK markets struggle, our writer details two cheap shares investors should consider snapping up before better times ahead.

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The NatWest share price is rising fast! Am I too late to buy?

| Mark Hartley

Its share price has come back from the depths and NatWest is one of the strongest UK bank stocks in…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays out £2.31 per share in dividends. Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at the stock with the highest FTSE 100 dividend yield and wonders whether investing in…

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£10,000 in savings? Here are 3 stocks I’d consider to earn passive income

| Jesse Williamson

This writer explains how dividend stocks can help to create an additional passive income stream and details three picks he…

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I’d aim for £1,000 a month in passive income with 4,000 shares of this high-yield dividend stock

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley outlines his strategy to develop a consistent passive income stream by investing in a promising high-yield dividend…

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Is this FTSE dividend superstar also one of its best bargains?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE asset manager Legal & General pays an 8%+ dividend yield, has a strong core business and looks very undervalued…

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I’m eyeing up this defensive 7.9% yielding dividend stock in April!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A dividend stock with defensive operations, an enticing level of return, and bright future prospects? What’s not to like?

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How I’d invest my first £20k ISA to target £4,536 a year from dividend shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a pair of FTSE 250 dividend shares he'd consider buying to lay the foundations for a passive…

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£500 buys me 241 shares in this 8.5% yielding income stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains the draw of this income stock, with its high yield and other bullish traits that could make…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA allowance to target a £1,620 annual second income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd put £20k in his ISA today in order to create ongoing passive income streams.

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£10,000 in savings? This dividend growth stock could return £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Consistent dividend growth makes Diageo an attractive stock. Stephen Wright looks at what investors might hope to earn – and…

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Down 40%+ but with a 10%+ yield! Time for me to buy this hidden FTSE 250 gem?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 250 investment firm abrdn was demoted from the FTSE 100 and has fallen 41% in a year. But now…

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2 Stocks & Shares ISA mistakes I’ll be avoiding, and 1 stock I’m buying soon!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline nears, our writer breaks down a couple of rookie errors she’ll be looking…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 high-yielders should I buy for dividends?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stocks with enticing yields. Which is a better investment for…

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I plan to buy the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100

| Charlie Keough

This Fool breaks down two of his favourite dividend shares and explains why he hopes to add to his position…

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£20K in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,637 monthly passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a passive income stream through regularly investing and selecting high-yielding stocks is possible. Our writer breaks down how she…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d aim for a second income worth £10,916 a year

| Charlie Keough

A second income can help alleviate financial pressure further down the line. This Fool outlines how he'd aim to make…

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3 fantastic dividend stocks to consider for fresh ISA money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks have the potential to provide a winning combination of income and share price gains…

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Yielding 6.1%, could Lloyds shares be a great buy for my ISA in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying an attractive dividend right now and the payout looks set to rise going forward. Should Edward…

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After 2 decades of dividend growth, is it the end of the road for this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 100 hero?

| James Beard

For nearly a quarter of a century, there’s been one FTSE 100 stock that’s increased its dividend each year. But…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £2,063 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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The days of a 30% yield may be over, but I’d still buy this FTSE 250 share for dividend income!

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock has proven that high-yielding shares must be viewed with caution. But even after slashing its dividend…

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A 9%+ yield but down 8%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, looks set for strong growth, and met…

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Last-minute SIPP buys! 2 cheap passive income stocks I’m considering before April’s deadline

| Royston Wild

These passive income stocks could help SIPP investors significantly boost their long-term wealth. Here's why they're on my radar today.

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Unilever shares have a lot of potential, says Fundsmith’s Terry Smith

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever shares have produced disappointing returns in recent years. However, Fundsmith Equity portfolio manager Terry Smith remains bullish on them.

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How I’d aim to turn a £20,000 ISA into £96,923 with these four dividend shares

| James Beard

Our writer believes dividend shares are a great way of growing a long-term portfolio. He considers what might be possible…

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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

| Stephen Wright

With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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I’d buy this passive income stock for my ISA that pays out £4.20 per share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he likes a FTSE 250 stock for passive income that has an attractive dividend forecast on…

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Buying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Kevin Godbold

Dividends from UK defensive stocks offer a generous second income right now and National Grid looks more appealing than most.

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My simple £10-a-day passive income plan

| Ben McPoland

This writer sets out a realistic and achievable plan to turn a modest sum of money into a life-enhancing passive…

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Dividend yields above 8%! Which of these cheap FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend shares offer some of the largest yields on the UK market. But are they sustainable for long-term passive…

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Which is better for our wealth, the BT or Vodafone share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group share price has moved neck-and-neck with Vodafone in the past five years. But which might make more…

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6.75% yield! This UK REIT is my top passive income stock for April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at the real estate sector for passive income in April. And a stock with a strong…

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