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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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I’d buy 5,505 shares of Legal & General for £1,200 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at how much he'd need to invest in Legal & General shares to target the equivalent of…

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A tale of 3 FTSE income stocks: one I love, one I want, and one I won’t touch

| Harvey Jones

These are the best of times for investors who like buying FTSE 100 income stocks, as there are some brilliant…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy more of FTSE 100 9% yielder Legal & General?

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 share Legal & General offers one of the highest dividend yields on the UK market. Roland Head asks…

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Here’s how I’d try to turn £11,000 of savings into £1,215 a month of passive income using Legal & General shares!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares could generate big passive income payments for me in the years ahead as they have one…

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Down 36%! Why is this recovering dividend stock in my second income portfolio?

| Mark David Hartley

A tried-and-tested method of earning a second income is purchasing dividend stocks and reinvesting the returns in an ISA. Here’s…

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How I’d aim to turn £250 a month into a £1,500 monthly passive income

| Roland Head

This firm hasn’t cut its dividend for over 30 years. Roland Head explains why he'd buy the shares for this…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1 in the next year? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has had a stellar year, and investors have bagged generous dividends too. Harvey Jones wonders how…

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9% yield! A FTSE 250 dividend growth stock I’m considering to try and beat the market

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in this FTSE 250 dividend hero could provide a market-beating passive income now and later on,…

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As UK payouts slump, here’s a super-safe dividend share I’d buy!

| Royston Wild

Finding rock-solid dividend shares to buy can be especially important in uncertain times. Here's a FTSE 100 passive income star…

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At 52-week lows, I’m considering buying these top dividend growth shares

| Paul Summers

Our writer has a real liking for companies with excellent records of dividend growth. Will he be picking up these…

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How will today’s results affect the 2024-2026 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares?

| James Beard

The Black Horse Bank released its third-quarter results today. Our writer considers the implications for the stock's three-year dividend forecast.

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn £9,913 a year in dividend income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to generate an outsized income from a fairly modest investment in a Stocks and Shares…

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Why the Diageo share price is still my top passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Great passive income stocks don’t often trade at bargain prices. But when they do, Stephen Wright thinks it’s important to…

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Down 60%! Does the 7.7% dividend yield make this stock worth considering?

| Mark David Hartley

Dividend stocks with high yields and low prices can often make for lucrative investment opportunities, but that’s not always the…

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Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA can generate a monthly income of £700

| Kevin Godbold

Even those on an average salary can aim to build a Stocks and Shares ISA to £210k capable of being…

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These 2 dividend growth stocks could be cash cows for UK investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These dividend stocks don’t offer the highest yields. But their payouts are rising meaning that investors are continually pocketing more…

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£6,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £611 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income over time.

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3 dividend FTSE shares I’d love to buy for a second income

| Kevin Godbold

I'd target these promising FTSE companies for second income, but there are several factors to consider before buying the stocks.

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How I identify dividend income opportunities with growth potential on the FTSE 250

| Mark David Hartley

There's no such thing as easy money but our writer reckons dividends are the next best thing. Here are some…

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2 UK shares I’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for a decade

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, investors should buy shares they’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for 10…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for nearly £3,200 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

With only a few grand in savings and £250 to invest a month, our writer considers a strategy to target…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering buying in November for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is hunting for top-tier stocks that have reliably generated passive income for investors for years. These two could…

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2 high-yield dividend shares and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,080 passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested across this high-yield FTSE 250 share and this ETF could create a four-figure income next year,…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have some eye-catching targets for the BP share price over the next year. The stock has been struggling lately,…

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A 6.8% yield but down 15%! Is this FTSE 100 heavyweight set to soar on stunning new lithium deal?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has just pulled off a huge deal that establishes it as a world leader in energy…

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Up to 16.8% yields! Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 350 is filled with income stocks offering amazing dividend yields right now! Here are the 10 biggest potential…

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Up 20% with a 10% yield? A top pick to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool is patting himself on the back after one of his recent stock picks has taken off. He thinks…

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With a yield of 9.3% and a dividend increase of 456% since 2009, is this the ultimate passive income stock?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 share that -- on the face of it -- has all…

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£100 a month and 3 dividend shares yielding 5.8%+. Could this get me passive income of £11,297 a year?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at three very different high-yielding dividend shares that could help him achieve a five-figure annual…

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1 passive income stock yielding over 7% to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

This big yield may be great for passive income from dividends, and the business is worthy of deeper research immediately.

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As the Rolls-Royce share price soars, are we looking at a future dividend star?

| Alan Oscroft

From a 10-bagger for the Rolls-Royce share price, to paving the way for long-term dividends... is that what we're seeing…

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3 of the best dividend shares I’d buy with yields over 6%

| Roland Head

Our writer highlights three high-yielding FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d pick for reliable income and potential capital gains.

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is up 50% in a year but still gives me a 5.9% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Every time the Taylor Wimpey share price rises, Harvey Jones feels just that little bit richer. Plus he's getting lots…

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How I’d aim to build passive income with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

What's my route to setting up a passive income for my old age? With reasonable caution, I see nothing I…

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£10 a day invested in UK shares could create a second income of £36,243 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just the equivalent of a tenner a day in UK stocks could secure an attractive high-yield second income over…

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This stunning passive income stock just paid me £217. All part of my plan to make a million

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones explains how receiving a regular passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares should deliver a large capital sum…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares through to 2026

| Roland Head

IAG shares are expected to provide a dividend yield of almost 4% in 2025. The airline group’s trading looks strong,…

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Here’s the dividend yield forecast for Tesco shares through to 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines why he likes Tesco stock as a sustainable income source going forward, based on the dividend yield…

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A cheap dividend stock and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,200 passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes this FTSE 100 dividend hero and high-yield exchange-traded fund (ETF) could provide a strong passive income for…

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A top FTSE 250 dividend growth share I’d buy for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 can be a great place to search for dividend shares alongside the FTSE 100. Here's a passive…

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