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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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Yields of up to 7.3%! Should I buy these FTSE dividend stocks for my portfolio?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares all offer dividend yields north of the index average. Could they be ideal picks for me…

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5 dividend shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

The recent rally in the stock market has investors optimistic. But Stephen Wright is making plans now to be ready…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index is a great place to look for dividend-paying UK stocks. Which of the following income shares should…

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3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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3 dividend stocks to try and turn £10,000 into £1.2m!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explain how he'd use dividend stocks to transform starting capital of £10,000 into a life-changing amount of…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with strong yields to buy before March!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two FTSE 100 stocks that he'd buy before the end of the month as he searches…

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I’d spend £50 a week to build an endless passive income stream

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he takes today when using spare money to try and set up passive income streams…

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If I’d invested £100 in Haleon shares at launch, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Haleon shares. The company was created following a demerger from GSK only…

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Forget buy to let: I’d target a sizeable second income with UK stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest in FTSE shares paying dividends in order to create a considerable second income.

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Why Aviva could be one of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks!

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best UK value stocks to buy as share markets rally. After my research, I think Aviva’s…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 near record highs, where can dividend investors look for bargains? Stephen Wright has an idea for…

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Are these 6.8% yielding UK shares a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Looking around UK shares he can buy for his portfolio, our writer considers one he already owns. Is its yield…

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Why do I keep investing in this FTSE 100 stock?

| James J. McCombie

James McCombie keeps buying FTSE 100 stock Diageo. He describes how it ticks all the boxes for growth, quality, income,…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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2 stocks dividend investors should consider now

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks offer dividend investors a decent level of yield as well as the potential for growth in the…

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I’d drip-feed £500 a month into dividend shares to try for a million

| Harvey Jones

I think that investing regularly in FTSE dividend shares using a tax-free ISA gives me the best shot at building…

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How much are Centrica shares worth?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Centrica shares after the British Gas owner posted headline-grabbing record profits on…

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a £1,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Investing in quality dividend shares is a great way to earn regular and reliable passive income. Here’s where I'd start…

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How hot dividend stocks could make me £750 a month in income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how to find the sweet spot of dividend yields and how this could enable him to…

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Why the Aviva share price could get back to 800p

| Kevin Godbold

The Aviva share price hasn't been near 800p for almost 16 years, but here's why I think conditions are changing…

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Is the Rolls-Royce dividend on its way back?

| Christopher Ruane

Will the Rolls-Royce dividend come back when the company reports final results next week? Christopher Ruane is doubtful -- but…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

| Charlie Carman

Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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7%+ yield and a booming share price! Should I scoop up Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Taylor Wimpey shares gaining fast and offering a juicy dividend yield to boot, could now be the moment for…

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I’d buy 6,477 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This stock has one of the highest dividend payouts on the entire FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d take advantage and…

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Lloyds shares are up over 10% in 2023! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have had a strong start to 2023. Here, this Fool explains why he's looking to add to his…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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These three FTSE 100 stocks have huge upside

| Ryan Hogg

Ryan Hogg identifies a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that not only pay a dividend yield of more than 2%…

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I had £1,890 available to invest for passive income. Here’s what I did next!

| Royston Wild

I just invested in a high-performing investment fund to help supercharge my passive income. Here's why I think I'm onto…

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Stock pick: Tesco vs Sainsbury’s

| John Choong

With supermarket stocks rebounding from their 2022 lows, I’ll be assessing whether Tesco or Sainsbury's is the better pick for…

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How I’d invest a £20K ISA to target £1,000 in annual passive income

| Harvey Jones

Investing in FTSE 100 shares is a great way to build a rising passive income for my retirement. Here's where…

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9%+ yield! The M&G dividend forecast has caught my eye

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the M&G dividend forecast is appealing, offering him close to a double-digit yield. Here he considers what…

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3 FTSE 100 shares paying very high yields

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my hunt for quality companies whose cheap shares offer high yields, I found these three Footsie firms. They offer…

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This controversial UK stock now yields 7.6%! Time to buy?

| John Fieldsend

This controversial UK stock offers a fantastic 7.6% yield, the fifth-highest annual payout on the entire FTSE 100 index. Is…

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Does the Persimmon share price make it a high-yield bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

A tumbling Persimmon share price has boosted the builder's dividend yield. A change is coming, so should our writer invest…

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I’d invest £300 each month to target a £20,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few hundred pounds each month, our writer thinks he can build a sizeable second income. Here's…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £200k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' and buy…

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Earnings: why the Barclays share price just fell 10%

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price had been recovering, as the FTSE 100 keeps setting new records. But it's just suffered a…

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Earnings: are Glencore shares bargains hiding in plain sight?

| Roland Head

Glencore's share price has risen more than 350% from its March 2020 lows. The firm has just reported record profits.…

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