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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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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income and growth in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK dividend stocks have attractive yields right now. They also have the potential to generate share price gains in…

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Here’s how investors could target an eventual second income of £1,900 a month, from just £10 a day

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers a strategy for targeting a lucrative second income by investing a small daily amount into dividend stocks…

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44% under ‘fair value’ and 16% annual earnings growth forecast, should I buy more of this 6.8%-yielding passive income gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has paid a high dividend for years that can generate huge passive income, and it looks…

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3 big issues for buyers of FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

My idol, US billionaire Warren Buffett, is a legend of value investing. Yet investing in FTSE 100 value shares for…

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A dividend share yielding 12.5% to consider buying before it’s too late

| Alan Oscroft

As markets are improving, double-digit dividend yields are getting rarer. But this dividend share still has big payouts on the…

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1 sneaky UK growth stock to consider in July

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees decent long-term growth potential in this UK mid-cap stock, which is still down more than 50% since…

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Earn a second income while you sleep? Here’s how to start this July, with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Using a few hundred pounds to set up second income streams this summer could pay rewards for decades to come.…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to target top passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Buying income shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA and then reinvesting the dividends can build up to quite a…

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Here’s how investing £3.50 a day could turn into a £5,844 annual passive income

| Stephen Wright

The formula for earning passive income in the stock market isn’t a big secret. It involves patience, commitment, and a…

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A well-covered 7% dividend yield and 16 years of growth! Is this the best income stock in the UK?

| Mark Hartley

With a high dividend yield and reliable track record of growth, this investment trust looks impressive. But are there better…

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Here’s how a £20k Stocks & Shares ISA could earn £1k, £2k, or even £3k of passive income annually

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the key principles an investor can use to try and turn their Stocks and Shares…

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is £51k a year in passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a FTSE 100 stock that he thinks could beat the market long term and help target a…

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£10k to invest? 3 investment trusts to target a £1,410 second income this year

| Royston Wild

A lump sum spread across these high-yield investment trusts could yield a four-figure second income, explains Royston Wild.

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7.3% and 8.6% yields! 2 dividend shares to consider in July to target a £1,200 passive income

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these UK shares are among the largest to be found on either the FTSE 100 index…

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How much would someone need to invest to earn a £10k passive income each year?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines some of the principles of setting up passive income streams by buying blue-chip dividend shares, with a…

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3,412 shares in this FTSE 100 REIT could net investors a £1,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Does a portfolio of in-demand warehouses combined with low borrowing costs make Segro a good choice for investors looking for…

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8.4% yield! I’m eyeing this share for my SIPP in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer’s been eyeing some potential shares to buy for his SIPP in the coming weeks. Here's one he likes…

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Just £99 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could increase retirement income twofold

| Mark Hartley

Regular contributions to a Stocks and Shares ISA could one day reach over £1,000 in monthly passive income. Here's how…

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This FTSE 250 stock just hit an 11-year high!

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 index share has been quietly moving higher this year, boosted by strong momentum in the global defence…

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With £20,000 of savings how much second income could a 40-year-old ISA investor get at 65?

| Harvey Jones

A relatively small investment could deliver a heap of second income if left to grow in the FTSE 100 for…

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Check out latest forecasts for the Legal & General share price and yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones said the Legal & General share price could do better, but its dividend is first class. What do…

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3 high-yield dividend stocks, investment trusts and ETFs to target a long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best UK dividend stocks to buy this summer? Here are three top passive income picks to consider…

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Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock to consider for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's a FTSE 100 share I think could deliver tasty cash payouts…

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I bought 1,256 Aviva shares 3 years ago. Here’s how much dividend and price profit I’ve made since then…

| Simon Watkins

In 2022, I added another £5,000 of Aviva shares to my holding in the financial giant and since then I've…

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Gold soaring, oil at risk, bonds irrational: what’s going on with the US stock market?

| Mark Hartley

With the US stock market acting irrationally, this Fool UK writer explains why he’s focusing on defensive shares to avoid…

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£5k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could deliver annual income of…

| Harvey Jones

We can't all afford to max out our £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance but Harvey Jones shows that smaller…

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These 3 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

These three FTSE 100 shares form the core of my passive income portfolio, offering yields up to 8.4% and consistent…

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest dividend and share price forecasts!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares have risen by more than a third over the past 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank…

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Back below £1, is this FTSE 250 stock an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 250 REITs looking to merge could be an interesting opportunity for investors looking for passive…

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Up 70% with a 9.4% yield! Am I too late to get in on this rallying FTSE 250 stock?

| Mark Hartley

Ithaca Energy has a high yield and a soaring share price – but is the FTSE 250 oil stock a…

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How much in Phoenix Group shares does an investor need for £1k of monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

We don't necessarily need big dividend yields to build up some regular monthly passive income. But they can help us…

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2 cheap shares to consider for powerful passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 shares pay bumper dividend yields of 8%+ a year to patient investors. I own both stocks…

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2 potentially overlooked high-dividend stocks for a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle for investing and earning a second income. Here…

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

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is dazzled by the HSBC share price. Now he examines whether the FTSE 100 bank can continue to…

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A 6% dividend yield and 6.2x forward earnings… what’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

This stock looks really appealing on paper. It trades with a price-to-earnings ratio far below the sector average and offers…

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These high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares are soaring! Time to buy more?

| Mark Hartley

Aviva and Phoenix Group are making gains – but are they still considered top dividend shares? Our writer decided to…

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I bought 4,545 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend gem in 2020. Here’s how much passive income I’ve had since…

| Simon Watkins

I bought shares in this FTSE 100 financial giant in 2020 based on high passive income potential and major share…

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The BT share price could rise another 25%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The BT share price has surged more than 30% in 2025. This brokerage firm believes that it has further to…

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£20k in savings? Discover how to unlock a £1,200 second income overnight

| Mark Hartley

Thousands of UK investors use their spare savings to earn a second income from dividend-paying stocks. Mark Hartley outlines a…

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This dividend stock offers a high 13.5% yield and could be 60% undervalued

| Alan Oscroft

An income stock with a very high yield, and with technology growth prospects, will carry risk too -- but it…

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