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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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After the FTSE 100 broke 9,000 points, does the UK market look overvalued?

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 went past 9,000 points this week but Mark Hartley says there are still bargains out there and…

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Here’s how £9,000 in savings could be used to target £343 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a passive income plan that he reckons could help someone make sizeable sums over time without…

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4,985 shares of this FTSE dividend star pay an income equal to the State Pension!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian calculates how many shares investors would have to buy to generate enough income to match the UK State…

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£500 buys me 407 shares in this 8.2%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one underappreciated income stock offering an enormous yield that could be set…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how that can unlock a £255 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ever wondered how to turn a lump sum of savings into a chunky second income? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple…

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Want a £50k passive income? Here’s how big your portfolio needs to be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even small investors can go on to earn a £50,000 passive income by focusing on a simple long-term investment strategy.…

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£10,000 invested in Santander shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into surging Santander shares to see whether they might be a good fit for his passive income…

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How to create a second income from UK property without purchasing a buy-to-let

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a second income from property but don’t have the capital for a buy-to-let? Check out REITs, says…

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Down over 20%, should I dump this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Paul Summers

Our writer has been loving the passive income this dividend stock has been throwing off. But does the big share…

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These 4 FTSE 100 stocks are currently yielding more than 8%!

| James Beard

Our writer believes there are plenty of passive income opportunities among FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks. These are the top four…

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3 reasons I prefer HSBC over Lloyds shares

| Ben McPoland

While this writer likes Lloyds shares for their solid passive income potential, a rival FTSE 100 bank looks even more…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here are 3 ways an investor could target a £2k annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks there is more than one way to try and skin a cat when it comes to earning…

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Lloyds share price: up 40% this year, is it time to take profits?

| Mark Hartley

The booming Lloyds share price is up nearly 40% in 2025, outperforming its UK banking peers. Our writer asks whether…

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Prediction: in 12 months, ultra‑high-yielding Phoenix shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done nicely out of his Phoenix shares, as the FTSE 100 insurer gives him both growth and…

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This FTSE 100 passive income gem now has a forecast yield of a stunning 8.5%, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend giant already has a very high yield, and is projected to go even higher in the…

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Building a second income with FTSE 100 dividend shares: my simple 3-step plan

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines a straightforward three-step approach to building a second income portfolio with well-established FTSE 100 dividend shares.

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Prediction: in 12 months the sizzling National Grid share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

It's been another solid year for the National Grid share price and the dividend yield is decent too. So why…

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How much passive income can Legal & General shares generate over 10 years?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares offer very sizeable dividend payouts. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the dividend forecast…

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With a 9% dividend yield, WPP is now topping the FTSE 100 – but I’m not convinced

| Mark Hartley

Our writer breaks down how to spot a dividend yield that’s backed by sustainable earnings growth – and one that…

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Passive income for Millennials: 3 UK investment ideas

| Stephen Wright

More and more people aged between 29 and 44 are turning to the stock market in search of passive income.…

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Investors could target £6,531 in annual dividend income from £11,000 in this FTSE 100 financial giant. It looks very undervalued too!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has delivered very high dividends in recent years, which analysts predict are set to go even…

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Income shares: how much do I need to invest to earn £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a monthly passive income goal of £500, Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how much he thinks investors need to put…

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2 overlooked UK shares to consider for dividends

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks beyond the usual suspects from the FTSE 100 and highlights two under-the-radar UK shares offering great passive…

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It’s been a great 5 years for Lloyds shares. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have had a fantastic half-decade, easily beating the FTSE 100 index over this period. But are these good…

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I’m up 85% on this FTSE 100 dividend stock but I’m not selling any time soon

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in this FTSE 100 company for the long term has really paid off for Edward Sheldon. He has seen…

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Want to earn £1k+ in annual passive income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out some points to consider when trying to target a four-figure income from one year's Stocks and…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend stocks to target a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn an extra £12,000 each year with dividend stocks? Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money investors need to…

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Here’s how to invest £10k to target a 7% dividend yield in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn a lucrative and sustainable 7% dividend yield? Zaven Boyrazian explains the strategy he uses to generate plenty…

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See what £10k invested in Legal & General shares in January is worth today

| Harvey Jones

On the face of it, Legal & General shares have been a massive disappointment, says Harvey Jones. Yet the FTSE…

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This FTSE 100 stock yields 9.36% but I still wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the massive amount of dividend income on offer from this FTSE 100 stock but is…

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Here’s how to target £9,470 a year in passive income from £10k invested in this FTSE 100 star

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a substantial passive income from FTSE 100 shares? Here's a UK blue-chip share I've bought in hopes…

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How much does someone need to invest to target a second income of £15k – or £150k?

| Christopher Ruane

A second income from dividend shares? It's a well-worn path -- and this writer sees some attractions to the approach.…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how to target £841 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Passive income plans don't need to be complicated. Our writer explains how someone could target a sizeable second income buying…

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An 11.5% yield?! Here’s the dividend forecast for a hot income stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This steadily recovering income stock has the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 250, which looks like it’s here to…

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With a 6.4% yield and 25 years of payout growth, is it a no-brainer to consider buying this dividend stock?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the prospects of this remarkable dividend stock that’s increased its payout for 25 successive years and…

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How long does it take to turn £20,000 into a £1,500 a year second income?

| Stephen Wright

Anyone hoping to start earning a second income could do a lot worse than looking at the UK stock market.…

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Here are 3 of the largest dividend yields on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

For investors seeking passive income, finding strong and sustainable dividend yields is incredibly important. Dr James Fox highlights three stocks.

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It’s a ‘Fabulous Friday’ for holders of these FTSE 100 shares!

| James Beard

Four members of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) are making their latest dividend payments today (11 July). Our writer takes a…

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How long would it take an owner of Legal & General shares to get their money back in passive income?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the passive income potential of Legal & General, one of the highest-yielding shares on the FTSE…

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Investors could target £8,840 of annual dividend income from 5,851 shares in this FTSE 250 high-yield star!

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 stock generate a much higher dividend yield than the index average and can produce potentially…

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