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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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Next stop £6 for the Aviva share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting its 2023 low in September, the Aviva share price has leapt 34% in six months. It hasn't hit…

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How I’d build a second income for £8 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks putting less than a tenner a day into dividend shares could help him build a growing second…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £2,494 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

There’s more than one way to earn long-term passive income. But Stephen Wright outlines how he’d go about investing £20,000…

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1 overlooked high-yield dividend stock to consider buying today!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock offers one of the biggest yields I've come across. And with the sector booming, I don't see…

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I’d buy 11,907 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to lock in £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is jam-packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d snap up now to start…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap dividend shares in an empty ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons that FTSE 100 dividend shares are a great way to build wealth slowly but surely over time.…

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£250 would buy me 221 shares in this exciting 6.6% yielding income share!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this income share, with its focus on a burgeoning sector, could be a great addition to…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £5,880 annual passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income annually by investing in top stocks for the…

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Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for IAG shares!

| James Beard

Our writer asks whether the reinstatement of the dividend could give a boost to IAG shares. But he thinks income…

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2 second income shares I’d buy to hold until 2034!

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend stocks to buy and hold for the long haul? Here are two top second income shares I…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 250 shares could help me turn £20k into a million!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can yield a brilliant blend of capital gains and dividend income. Our…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 250 gem this Fool loves!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down what she believes to be a FTSE 250 hidden gem and explains why she’s planning on…

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Yielding over 6%, is this the best FTSE REIT for juicy passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, our writer is looking at real estate investment trusts (REITs). Is this the best…

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Will NatWest shares be worth buying when the UK government offloads its stake this summer?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK government's planning to sell some of the NatWest shares it bought in the Global Financial Crisis. Will this…

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Time to look at Britain’s grocers for some excellent dividend shares?

| James Beard

Always on the lookout for reliable dividend shares, our writer considers whether now’s the time to invest in the UK…

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Buying 120 shares in this FTSE 250 gem could make me £255 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an under-the-radar banking stock from the FTSE 250 could be a great pick for his income…

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How investing just £50 a month could give me a £10k passive income for life at 65

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to learn how little he needs to invest to generate a large passive income in retirement.…

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Up 31% since 13 February, Lloyds shares are on fire

| Cliff D'Arcy

To my surprise, Lloyds shares have beaten the FTSE 100 over periods ranging from one month to one year. But…

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1 ISA, £20k, and 3 stocks. Is this the perfect recipe for a second income of £1,420 a year?

| James Beard

With plenty of high-yielding FTSE 100 shares to choose from, now looks like a good time to start generating a…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £3 a day into £1,000+ of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Finding the right dividend shares can lead to regular passive income. Our writer explores his top criteria and number one…

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These 2 UK stocks are no-brainer buys for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for UK stocks for her portfolio, and earmarks these two stocks for diversification, growth, returns, and…

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2 fantastic cheap shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

As UK markets struggle, our writer details two cheap shares investors should consider snapping up before better times ahead.

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The NatWest share price is rising fast! Am I too late to buy?

| Mark David Hartley

Its share price has come back from the depths and NatWest is one of the strongest UK bank stocks in…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays out £2.31 per share in dividends. Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at the stock with the highest FTSE 100 dividend yield and wonders whether investing in…

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£10,000 in savings? Here are 3 stocks I’d consider to earn passive income

| Jesse Williamson

This writer explains how dividend stocks can help to create an additional passive income stream and details three picks he…

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I’d aim for £1,000 a month in passive income with 4,000 shares of this high-yield dividend stock

| Mark David Hartley

Mark David Hartley outlines his strategy to develop a consistent passive income stream by investing in a promising high-yield dividend…

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Is this FTSE dividend superstar also one of its best bargains?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE asset manager Legal & General pays an 8%+ dividend yield, has a strong core business and looks very undervalued…

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I’m eyeing up this defensive 7.9% yielding dividend stock in April!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A dividend stock with defensive operations, an enticing level of return, and bright future prospects? What’s not to like?

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How I’d invest my first £20k ISA to target £4,536 a year from dividend shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a pair of FTSE 250 dividend shares he'd consider buying to lay the foundations for a passive…

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£500 buys me 241 shares in this 8.5% yielding income stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains the draw of this income stock, with its high yield and other bullish traits that could make…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA allowance to target a £1,620 annual second income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd put £20k in his ISA today in order to create ongoing passive income streams.

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£10,000 in savings? This dividend growth stock could return £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Consistent dividend growth makes Diageo an attractive stock. Stephen Wright looks at what investors might hope to earn – and…

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Down 40%+ but with a 10%+ yield! Time for me to buy this hidden FTSE 250 gem?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 250 investment firm abrdn was demoted from the FTSE 100 and has fallen 41% in a year. But now…

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2 Stocks & Shares ISA mistakes I’ll be avoiding, and 1 stock I’m buying soon!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline nears, our writer breaks down a couple of rookie errors she’ll be looking…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 high-yielders should I buy for dividends?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stocks with enticing yields. Which is a better investment for…

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I plan to buy the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100

| Charlie Keough

This Fool breaks down two of his favourite dividend shares and explains why he hopes to add to his position…

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£20K in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,637 monthly passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a passive income stream through regularly investing and selecting high-yielding stocks is possible. Our writer breaks down how she…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d aim for a second income worth £10,916 a year

| Charlie Keough

A second income can help alleviate financial pressure further down the line. This Fool outlines how he'd aim to make…

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3 fantastic dividend stocks to consider for fresh ISA money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks have the potential to provide a winning combination of income and share price gains…

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Yielding 6.1%, could Lloyds shares be a great buy for my ISA in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying an attractive dividend right now and the payout looks set to rise going forward. Should Edward…

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