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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 high-yield dividend stock near its 5-year low to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

A dividend stock that's kept its payment rises going for 49 years has to be worthy of consideration, though the…

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What’s happening to the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

After a rough year the BP share price is showing signs of life but Harvey Jones is struggling to see…

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Is now the time for investors to consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at Persimmon to see if the FTSE 100 housebuilder is a stock for value investors…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income in September

| Ben McPoland

This pair of FTSE 100 stocks could provide investors with a lucrative stream of rising dividend income long into the…

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With a 5% dividend yield, this FTSE 100 stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Mark Hartley

Unite Group is a FTSE 100 REIT at a 52-week low, with a 5% dividend yield and a recent acquisition.…

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This 6.3%-yielding FTSE 250 media giant looks 64% undervalued to me, with forecast earnings growth of 9.3% a year!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital media giant has fallen 9% in price, leaving it looking even more under…

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With an 8.5% yield, is this recent FTSE 250 addition a screaming buy?

| Mark Hartley

Chesnara’s entry into the FTSE 250, coupled with its £260m HSBC deal and 8.5% yield, makes it one to watch.…

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3 passive income strategies that aren’t very passive – and 1 that is

| Mark Hartley

Many so-called passive income ideas sound good but often fail in reality. Our writer outlines one strategy with a better…

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6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £250 weekly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that generating a passive income in retirement from a spread of FTSE 100 shares is a brilliant…

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Take a look at the latest dividend forecast for Lloyds shares

| James Beard

Our writer considers how much income might be generated over the next three years from holding Lloyds Banking Group shares.

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Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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Could the JD Sports dividend soar in coming years? I think so!

| Christopher Ruane

Today's announcement of another share buyback by JD Sports has got our writer thinking about what could happen to the…

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Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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Here’s how investors could target £2,338 in dividend income from 353 shares in this FTSE giant…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight delivers a good dividend yield that's forecast to rise substantially, and it also looks very underpriced…

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How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

| Stephen Wright

Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

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2 REITs that could give an investor high, long-term passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights two real-estate-focused trusts with dividend yields in excess of 7% he believes can offer sustainable passive income.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Paul Summers

Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

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This FTSE 250 stock offers a huge 12% dividend yield. Can we afford to miss it?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is home to a couple of stocks with double-digit forecast dividends. Analysts think this one could have…

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2 undervalued UK shares with dividend yields above 7%

| Mark Hartley

Looking for income stocks? These cheap UK shares pay big dividends and could be undervalued opportunities in the stock market.

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Trading around a record high, this 5.2%-yielding passive income gem still looks packed with value to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial gem generates a high passive income stream and also looks very undervalued to me, especially after…

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Here’s where experts think the stock market will be heading in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Analysts see cautious optimism for the stock market in 2026, with AI-driven growth and easing inflation shaping the outlook. Our…

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£1k buys 142 shares in this stunning 7.78%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend share

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much income a modest investment in this popular dividend share could generate…

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How many Aviva shares do I need to buy to aim for a £1,000 passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 40% in 2025, and offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, can Aviva shares continue…

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3 high-yield investment trusts and ETFs to consider to target a lasting passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover three investment trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with huge dividend yields and scope for payout growth.

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Is Revolut a risk to the Lloyds share price?

| Ben McPoland

Revolut’s aiming to get a full banking licence. With 10m+ UK customers already on its books, our writer asks if…

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Here’s one way you could target a £44,711 retirement income with dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Discover how much you may need in an ISA or Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) to retire on high-yield dividend shares.

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My favourite FTSE 100 share for dividends is…

| James Beard

Before identifying his number one FTSE 100 income share, our writer considers the wide variation in yields currently on offer…

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2 cheap REITs to consider for a long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover two top REITs offering market-beating dividend yields -- and why I believe they could be poised for long-term growth.

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7.9%+ dividend yields! Here are 3 high-yield income stocks, investment trusts, and ETFs to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a heathy long-term passive income? Here are three top London income stocks with giant dividend…

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12.5% yield! Should I jump on this FTSE 250 retailer for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A 12.5% yield is something that doesn’t come around very often. So should Stephen Wright snap up this FTSE 250…

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How much passive income can you generate with £20k and a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £20k and a tax-efficient investment account, it’s possible to generate far more passive income than a savings account could…

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At 9.2%, I think the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yield demands serious attention

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 100 share currently has the UK share index's highest dividend yield -- and why I own the…

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How 129 words just wiped 40% off this FTSE 250 stock!

| Ben McPoland

Does the 40% drop in the WH Smith (LON:SMWH) share price present an obvious dip-buying opportunity? Or is this FTSE…

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After last week’s results, I’m seriously keen on this record-high FTSE 100 dividend share

| Mark Hartley

At hitting a record high in the wake of stellar H1 results, could this 5.7%-yielding FTSE 100 stock be my…

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Check out the latest dividend forecasts for NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays shares

| Harvey Jones

The big FTSE 100 banks have rocketed in recent years, with NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays shares all smashing the index.…

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How £10,000 today could become a £1,500-a-year second income by 2035

| Stephen Wright

The buy-to-let market in the UK might not be in great shape. But Stephen Wright thinks property could still be…

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Here’s why I think AI makes passive income more important than ever

| James Beard

Our writer explains why the rise of artificial intelligence means he’s doubling down on his efforts to earn more passive…

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£500 buys 714 shares in this undervalued FTSE stock with a 10% dividend yield

| Mark Hartley

This little-known FTSE All-Share company's trading on a tiny valuation but with a huge 10% dividend yield. Could it be…

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