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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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A 7%+ yield but down 22%! Should I buy more after NatWest’s stellar 2023 results?

| Simon Watkins

The bank has posted its biggest profit since 2007, pays a 7.4% yield, and its shares still look very undervalued…

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A 10% yield but down 22%! This FTSE 100 hidden gem looks a no-brainer buy for me

| Simon Watkins

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

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2 shares I’m targeting to boost my second income

| Charlie Keough

Making a second income is a goal for many investors. Here, this Fool pinpoints two shares he's eyeing to help…

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National Grid shares could rise 31%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

One broker believes National Grid shares could deliver big returns in the medium term due to a “game changer” in…

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9% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income share I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for the best high-dividend-yield income stocks today. And this unloved FTSE 250 enterprise could fit the bill perfectly.

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2 FTSE 100 powerhouses for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my search to replace all of my earnings with passive income, I've found two FTSE 100 firms that are…

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If I invest £10,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income will I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are one of the most popular UK investments that generate passive income in a portfolio. But are they…

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£7,000 invested in UK shares National Grid and Legal & General 5 years ago, is now worth this

| Kevin Godbold

Collecting passive income by investing in UK shares for their dividends -- does it actually work as an investment strategy?

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If this company is selling at 60% off with a 5% yield, I’m buying it for passive income

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko thinks Impax Asset Management could be a very strong investment for him to get passive income. Here are…

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8% yield! Is this FTSE 250 stock too cheap to miss?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at a FTSE 250 REIT with an 8% dividend yield. But is there a hidden catch…

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With £20,000, I’d buy 12,987 shares in this under-the-radar UK REIT for recession-resistant passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a company with a portfolio of rental properties could be a great source of passive income, even…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 10.2% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

This is one of the best paying dividend stocks on the FTSE 100. So, should I consider investing again as…

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How to transform an empty ISA into a £67,800 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a second income is key to reaching financial freedom, and the stock market provides a long-term path to achieving…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these REITs could be a great way to make a market-beating passive income. Here's why they're on my…

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast through to 2026

| John Fieldsend

The Tesco dividend forecast looks set to rise through to 2026, but are the payouts attractive enough for our writer…

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Buying 1,250 shares of this FTSE 250 stock could earn me a £1,000 passive income annually

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 share with proven cash generation potential that raised its interim ordinary dividend this…

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FTSE 100 shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to earn hard cash without working for it?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he's aiming to seize current opportunities presented by historically low valuations of some FTSE 100 shares.

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3 all-star dividend stocks I’d buy for a passive income starter portfolio

| Paul Summers

Charged with starting a portfolio from scratch, Paul Summers knows which stocks he'd prioritise above all others for generating passive…

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If I put £10,150 into this dividend stock, it could pay me a £1,000 yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering whether he should start loading up on this FTSE 100 stock to aim for an ultra-high-yield…

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My £3-a-day passive income plan works like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he'd use a few pounds a day to try and build growing passive income streams…

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I’d buy 266 shares of Rio Tinto stock for £1,000 in yearly passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Rio Tinto is set to improve its dividends. Here’s how I’d target a £1,000 annual passive income from buying its…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying 125 shares in this UK REIT

| Stephen Wright

Despite cash offering strong returns with interest rates high, Stephen Wright thinks UK shares are the way to go for…

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I’d need this many BT shares to aim for passive income of £10k a year

| Alan Oscroft

BT shares have been a bit of a dilemma. They've provided good income for years, but can the company afford…

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This cash cow passive income stock looks set to pay 10% dividends!

| Alan Oscroft

Some high dividend yields just don't last. But now and then, I see a big one that I think is…

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2 recession-resistant FTSE stocks I’d love to buy!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As news of the UK officially entering a recession hit yesterday, our writer details two FTSE stocks she reckons won’t…

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Investing an empty £20k ISA in these 2 FTSE stocks could give me a £2k passive income overnight

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is packed full of world-class dividend stocks that could give me a high and rising passive income.…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 33% and pays a 7.3% yield! I’m ready to buy

| Mark Tovey

This FTSE 250 company owns a portfolio of care homes. With the number of over-85s set to double, I'm seeing…

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This FTSE 100 value stock pays an 8% dividend yield!

| Mark Hartley

I’m looking at a promising FTSE 100 stock that could pay decent dividends if it maintains its reputation in what's…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to bag a huge 30% yield with this FTSE 250 stock?

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 stock offers an enormous dividend yield. But is the potential passive income on offer simply too good…

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Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast through to 2026

| John Fieldsend

A 12% dividend yield has attracted investors to Vodafone shares for the passive income potential. But what might we expect…

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Is Legal & General a ‘dividend dog’ stock worth buying?

| Kevin Godbold

A 9% dividend yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer stock for inclusion in an O’Higgins-style 'Dogs of the Footsie'…

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How I plan to retire early with £1,000 a month of passive income

| Mark Hartley

It’s easier than you think to secure a comfortable early retirement. My plan is to build a passive income stream…

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2 contrasting FTSE income stocks investors should consider snapping up!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks paying dividends are an enticing prospect. Our writer breaks down two options for investors to take a closer…

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At 3.4x earnings and a yield of 7.5%, is this value stock unmissable?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor digs deeper into this potentially lucrative value stock with its enticing valuation, dividend yield, and growth prospects.

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Here’s why I’m steering clear of Vodafone shares

| Mark Tovey

Vodafone shares might seem like a screaming buy, but the company is struggling under the weight of a mountain of…

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These UK dividend stocks yield 10% or more. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These dividend stocks have some of the highest yields in the FTSE 100. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they’re worth…

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A 5.5% yield but down 15%! National Grid shares look like a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Seemingly undervalued National Grid shares offer a 5.5% yield that may well go higher and the firm can make money…

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Here’s how I’d invest £500 a month to aim for £78,237 a year as a second income

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments each month can grow into a significant second income over the years through the power of dividend…

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Never mind the Lloyds share price, I can’t resist an unmissable 7.32% yield

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has repeatedly disappointed investors who hoped it would recover. Luckily, the dividend is going from strength…

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2 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild is looking for the best-value dividend stocks to buy in early 2024. Here are two he thinks could…

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