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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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My favourite passive income company to buy in 2024

| Gordon

There are plenty of ways to build a passive income, but dividend stocks are one of my favourites. Here's one…

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The BT share price jumped another 5% this week. Was I wrong to sell?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley ponders the rationale in selling his position in BT Group, as the stock’s share price notched up…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains how he'd put some savings to work in dividend-paying stocks as a way of generating passive income.

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This FTSE 100 stock offers an index-beating 8.8% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100’s a great place to look for stocks with high and sustainable dividend yields. Our writer looks at…

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My top no-brainer high-yield dividend income stock to buy in 2024

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons the huge yield on offer from FTSE 100 wealth manager M&G makes this income stock irresistible.

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares I might buy to target a £1,110 passive income!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum investment in these high-yield dividend shares could create a four-figure passive income this year alone. Here's why.

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10%+ yield! Is this the greatest income share in the FTSE 250?

| Christopher Ruane

With a double-digit dividend yield, could this FTSE 250 share be the most attractive option for our writer to add…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use now to target £380 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing in three blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, our writer believes he could earn substantial passive income streams. Here's how.

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I’d buy 4,920 shares of this stock for a £100 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This stock may pay lumpy dividends, but its yield looks too delicious to pass up. Zaven Boyrazian explores an under-the-radar…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 100 gem I reckon is a no-brainer buy

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 100 stock may not be well-known, but our writer explains why she thinks it could be a savvy…

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2 dull but delightful stocks I’d back to keep growing dividends

| Paul Summers

Our writer would rather back boring-but-consistent dividend growth stocks over those offering above-average amounts of passive income.

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How to find best-in-class dividend shares to boost passive income

| Harshil Patel

Searching for the best dividend shares can be a minefield. Our writer outlines how to simplify the search for regular,…

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5 UK stocks that all passive income investors should consider

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to pick passive income stocks? At the Fool, we think it's good to listen to all…

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I’d love to buy these 2 UK stocks the next time the stock market wobbles

| Sumayya Mansoor

UK stocks are at the mercy of stock market dips due to increased volatility globally. Here's how our writer would…

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2 penny stocks I reckon offer great prospects for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite added volatility, some penny stocks could be diamonds in the rough. Our writer breaks down two of her picks.

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Up 67% in a year, this FTSE 250 stock still looks like an incredible buy to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 pick which, despite being on a great run, still looks…

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Analysts expect big dividend jumps from these FTSE 100 stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 has been paying growing dividends in the past couple of years, and it looks set to continue…

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Here’s how I think the ITV share price might end 2024

| Roland Head

The ITV share price has disappointed investors. But as shareholder Roland Head explains, the business may be reaching a turning…

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Buying 2,468 shares in this FTSE dividend stock would give me £100 of monthly passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is eyeing up his next passive income stock purchase and wonders whether the rewards of the sky-high HSBC…

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£11,000 in this 9.4%-yielding FTSE 250 gem could make me £17,158 a year in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 gem has one of the highest yields in any FTSE index that could make me significant income,…

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10% dividend yield! Here’s 1 amazing FTSE income share I’d consider in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

I’m hunting for the best undervalued stocks with high dividend yields and this lesser-known FTSE 250 energy company fits the…

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2 FTSE stocks investors should consider buying for their Stocks and Shares ISAs!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two stocks she reckons investors should be looking at to boost their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Is this one of the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt for the best dividend shares, has our writer found the best one on the UK’s premier index…

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£17K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £2K a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Instead of leaving money in a savings account, this Fool explains how investing in UK shares could help build a…

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5 UK stocks whose dividends should keep growing

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend stocks whose share prices are down and yields are up. Oh, and with annual cash raises expected too. What's…

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My 9,657 Lloyds shares will soon give me a magnificent 9% yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a yield of around 5% from his Lloyds shares today, but the FTSE 100 bank will…

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With interest rates falling, it’s time to look at dividend stocks yielding 6%+ for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On the London Stock Exchange, there are many shares yielding 6% and up. And these kinds of stocks can be…

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The Haleon share price has woken up. Should I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 stock Haleon has shot up over the last month. Edward Sheldon is wondering if it could be a…

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£10,000 of Legal & General shares could one day make me £12,726 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100 that can generate high dividend income…

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I reckon this growth stock has untold potential!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this growth stock caught her eye, and breaks down its defensive ability no matter the outlook.

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2 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to target a £636,281 retirement fund!

| Royston Wild

The high forward yields on these dividend stocks are more than double the FTSE 100 average. Royston Wild thinks they…

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2 ultra-high-yield shares I’d buy for a £1,000 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks from his portfolio that he'd happily snap up today to help build…

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With their 9.1% yield, is it time for me to buy more Legal & General shares?

| Charlie Keough

Legal & General shares look enticing with their meaty yield. That's why this Fool plans to add to his position…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £26,857 of annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing small amounts in high-yielding shares can generate much bigger passive income over time, especially if the dividends are compounded.

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How to invest £500 a month in UK shares and target a £36,615 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Building a diversified, tax-efficient portfolio of UK shares could generate a large passive income by the time I retire. Here's…

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Buying 7,629 great value Tesco shares would give me an income of £1,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have delivered bumper returns lately. Harvey Jones looks at how much dividend income they could potentially pay this…

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With their 5.3% yield, are NatWest shares too good to pass up?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool likes the look of NatWest shares. He's most attracted by their chunky yield and if he had the…

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If I had £5k to invest in August, I’d buy these 2 top FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a growth-oriented pair of FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks look poised to deliver long-term growth for…

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£11k in the bank? Here’s how I’d use it to target £1,047 in regular passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the process behind building a robust passive income portfolio using stocks, and flags up one idea he'd…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 6%+ dividend yield

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he targets a market-beating income from his Stocks and Shares ISA and discusses one stock on…

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