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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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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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How much passive income would I make from just £1,000 invested in this FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

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

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Glencore and Vodafone slashed their dividends. Could this FTSE 250 stock yielding 10% be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock currently offers a huge yield. But with the company struggling, Edward Sheldon believes the dividend payout…

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9%+ yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider to target a £1,870 passive income

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks could be an effective way to generate passive income now and in the future. Here's why.

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Here’s what the BT share price could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been falling for years, but that might be about to change. And dividends could be…

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Could this be one of the FTSE 100’s best cheap dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend growth shares to buy? Our writer Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 100 housebuilder might well…

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Is this FTSE 100 passive income superstar also its best bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem still looks to me like one of the best bargains in the index. It appears very…

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Investing £5 a day in this dividend giant can make me a £14,067 annual second income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield star can make me a major second income, supported by a strong business outlook and an…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield a fabulous 6.41%, but is the dividend safe?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed plenty of growth and income after buying Taylor Wimpey shares last year. But is today's high…

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Could the UK general election be bad news for this FTSE 250 energy producer?

| James Beard

The country is due to vote in the general election on 4 July. Our writer looks at the possible implications…

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3 dividend shares I’ve bought for the next decade!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think these UK dividend shares can amplify my long-term passive income, and could even be on track to becoming…

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9.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This leading British enterprise looks like a delicious deal for passive income, trading at a low multiple while offering a…

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Here’s how investing £10 a day could create passive income of £27,573 a year!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd build a sizeable passive income portfolio over time by investing a tenner a day in…

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£3 a day now could earn me £5 a day of extra income in future. Here’s how.

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day, within 15 years our writer could be earning a fiver of extra…

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3 stocks that could create lasting passive income

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income, the most important thing is buying shares in companies that can keep performing well…

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Down 10% in a week! What’s wrong with the Legal & General Group share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Legal & General Group share price has fallen yet again. Harvey Jones is tempted to respond by loading up…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By leveraging the power of an ISA, investors can start earning a tax-free second income from their investment portfolio. Zaven…

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This explosive UK stock has hiked dividends by 14.6% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was blinded by the low yield on this UK stock and didn't realise it was one of the…

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I like dividends but I’m avoiding National Grid shares. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares have a yield over 6% and the business has little competition. So why does this writer have…

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£8,900 in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £280 monthly passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 in the right way over the long term, this writer could hopefully earn hundreds of pounds…

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Here’s how I’d target £1,580 in passive income next year using a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a platform to generate ongoing sizeable passive income streams. Our writer illustrates how…

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Is Legal & General the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for passive income now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has been flat for a few years, despite chunky dividend forecasts. I check its…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income of £7,120 by 2024

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income doesn’t require huge savings or an ability to time markets. What it needs is patience, discipline,…

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Here’s the 2024-2027 dividend forecast for one of the FTSE 100’s most reliable income stocks

| James Beard

Following publication of updated guidance, our writer’s been looking at the Legal & General dividend forecast for the next four…

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At 16.5%, this dividend stock has the highest yield in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

High-yield dividend stocks can generate impressive levels of passive income if they're sustainable. Is this 16.5% payout too good to…

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Which is the best second income stock? National Grid vs Nordic American Tankers

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income, but sometimes it's hard to find the right stocks to make it…

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Saving £300 each month? Here’s how I’d aim for a £56k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Many of us put aside money each month. But by investing this capital instead of saving, it’s possible to unlock…

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This 10.6% yielder beats every dividend share on the FTSE 100. Can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones couldn't resist the double-digit yield on offer from this FTSE 100 stock. Now he'd like to get some…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought Lloyds shares last year and is kicking himself for failing to buy even more of them. The…

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Here’s my 2024/25 dividend forecast for National Grid shares after their recent 17% plunge

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares could still be a good choice for income, even after the recent seven-for-24 rights issue, says Edward…

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After its big fall, is the National Grid share price dirt cheap now?

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price fell sharply in reponse to new rights issue plans. But is it an even better…

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Despite its drop, I reckon this is one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold!

| Sumayya Mansoor

The FTSE 100 has been climbing in 2024 but this favourite of our writer's has been falling. Despite this, she’s…

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This UK Dividend Aristocrat just raised its payout for the 45th year in a row

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his rule over a Dividend Aristocrat in the FTSE 100 that has announced its 45th consecutive 5%+…

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Could these 2 recovering UK stocks become future passive income heroes? 

| Mark David Hartley

Earning a passive income from shares won't happen overnight. Looking ahead for future dividend heroes is a key part of…

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1,904 shares in this 9.39% yielding UK stock would pay me a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the passive income paid by this top UK stock. It's one of the highest on…

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Which is the better bank buy right now: Lloyds shares or HSBC?

| Simon Watkins

HSBC pays a much higher yield than Lloyds shares, has much more value left in its share price, and doesn't…

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6.4% yield! Is ITV a dividend stock to consider buying during the Euros?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at ITV and assesses whether the FTSE 250 dividend stock might be a good fit…

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Up 915% in a decade! This growth monster may also be the best FTSE income stock of the lot

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching this top FTSE 100 growth and income stock for months and now he's found another…

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This under-the-radar FTSE 100 share has hiked dividends 13.7% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is kicking himself for missing out on this FTSE 100 share that's kept investors happy with long-term share…

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Why is ‘dividend cover’ important for an income investor?

| Christopher Ruane

Dividend cover isn't just some arcane accounting concept, but an important idea for income investors to engage with. Christopher Ruane…

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