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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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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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Start building a lifelong passive income with just £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Saving a few pounds a day can create a passive income of nearly £50k! Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and what…

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How much do I need to invest for £100 in weekly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he could boost his passive income streams by buying dividend shares -- and how much he…

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I think these are 2 of the best UK stocks to buy right now

| Matthew Dumigan

Among the many investment opportunities that I see out there, I think these two UK shares represent some of the…

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2 top value stocks I’d buy after recent market volatility!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best value stocks to buy before next month's ISA deadline. Here are a couple from AIM…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Matthew Dumigan

If I had some cash to spare, these are the two FTSE 100 shares I’d be gunning for to help…

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How I’d invest a £10K in an ISA to earn £60 a month passive income

| Harvey Jones

This week's stock market volatility looks like a great opportunity to generate passive income from FTSE 100 income stocks

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these big dividend payers could be some of the best shares to buy in…

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I’d invest £5,100 in this FTSE 100 stock for £200 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 100 stock recently re-joined the UK's blue-chip index. Our writer outlines how he would invest in the company…

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Why I think these downtrodden income stocks will recover

| James Beard

Our writer considers two income stocks that have recently had their dividends slashed. He believes the good times will return.

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The FTSE 100 is now down in 2023. Should I be worried?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is down 8% from its 16 February peak, with bank shares hit particularly hard. It's now showing…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my endless hunt for the cheapest value stocks, I found these two huge bargains hiding in the FTSE 100.…

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It’s St Patrick’s Day! Which of these Irish stocks should I buy for a second income?

| James Beard

I'm looking for shares that will give me a second income. On St Patrick's Day, I've identified three stocks in…

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How I’d invest £350 monthly in dividend stocks to afford a Ferrari

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he could invest his way to buying a supercar using a strategy involving reinvesting income from…

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Why I’d look for passive income opportunities before the stock market recovers

| Stephen Wright

Lower share prices mean higher dividend yields. Stephen Wright has a plan for earning passive income from stocks while also…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are tumbling again, so what does that mean? For me, it's more dividend shares on unusually low valuations.

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UK stocks are tanking. Is now a great time to buy shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After an 8% fall in the FTSE 100, there are plenty of bargains to be had among London shares. I'd…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

| Harvey Jones

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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3 magnificent dividend shares I’d buy in the FTSE sell-off

| Harshil Patel

Stock market panic can create investing opportunities. Our writer considers his top dividend shares that appear to be on sale.

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Will this high-yield dividend stock run out of puff?

| James Beard

British American Tobacco is a dividend stock that is one of the highest yielding in the FTSE 100. But is…

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6 cheap shares I’d buy for high passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm a huge fan of the passive income that comes from share dividends. Not all UK stocks pay out cash,…

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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2 cheap UK dividend stocks I might buy as stock markets sink!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK passive income stocks are brilliant bargains following recent share price falls. Here's why I'd buy them…

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AJ Bell investors are buying these UK stocks! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have proven extremely popular with retail investors of late. Should I buy these UK stocks for…

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Does the BT stock fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| John Fieldsend

A further 4% fall in recent days puts BT stock down 86% from all-time highs. Is now finally the time…

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Vodafone shares: a rare chance to earn an exceptional passive income stream?

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Is now a good time for our…

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I’d buy this income stock in an ISA for its magnificent 10%+ yield

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock has a whopping yield and I'm impressed by management's commitment to continue paying it.

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What just happened to the Ferrexpo dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

The once massive Ferrexpo dividend yield crashed to zero today. Christopher Ruane explains why and considers the implications for his…

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Here’s how I’d aim to double my money buying cheap dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

This writer outlines how he thinks he can buy dividend shares and double his money in a decade, while sticking…

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After sliding 11%, Lloyds shares look too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling over 11% in under five weeks, Lloyds shares are looking increasingly undervalued to me. Indeed, I can see…

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The IDS share price is down 56% since 2021. When’s the rebound?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IDS share price has lost more than half of its value in 2022-23. With more strikes planned by Royal…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap UK dividend shares in the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK dividend shares trading at discounted prices offer investors a lucrative combo of high yields and robust capital gains during…

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How I’d try to make £1,000 in passive income from dividend shares

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can be an excellent way to generate passive income. Our writer outlines a three-step plan he’d use to get…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to earn a £100 monthly income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer owns Tesco shares in his passive income portfolio, but how many would he need to buy to secure…

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These 5 cheap shares are all on sale today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following the failure of two mid-sized US banks, stocks took a beating on Monday. But after steep falls, these five…

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5 FTSE 100 income stocks paying bumper dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 income stocks offer dividend yields ranging from 7.3% to 9.5% a year. I already own four…

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8.8% dividend yield! Is the HSBC share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

The HSBC share price has taken a beating in recent days. Yet Royston Wild believes this reversal makes it a…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before Mr Market changes his mind!

| Ben McPoland

More volatility in the market is presenting early-Easter gifts to long-term investors. Here's two FTSE 100 stocks I'd snap up…

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Up 5% in March: why National Grid shares are worth considering now

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid shares have bucked the wider market trend by rising steadily through March, driven by value building in the…

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