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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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This overlooked FTSE 100 gem now yields a spectacular 9.9% a year, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest dividend yields in any of the FTSE’s major indexes and looks…

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BP shares now yield nearly 7% a year and look 72% undervalued to me as well!

| Simon Watkins

BP shares have lost nearly a third of their value in a year, which may mean a major buying opportunity…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing and earning a monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how someone could start investing today with a spare £3K to try and build passive income streams…

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Tesco shares go ex-dividend on 15 May. Time to consider buying them?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones admires Tesco shares because they combine solid share price growth with a decent level of dividend income. The…

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Is today’s market turmoil a brilliant opportunity to get a high second income from dividends?

| Harvey Jones

Falling share prices drive up yields in a boost for those after a second income from dividends. Harvey Jones looks…

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Outlook: in just 12 months the BP share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Forecasters seem pretty optimistic about prospects for the BP share price, suggesting it could be in for a major rally.…

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6.9% yield! I just added this share to my SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

In a turbulent stock market, our writer has been hunting for bargains to add to his SIPP. After a 31%…

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1 stock for passive income investors to consider buying before the Bank of England cuts interest rates

| Stephen Wright

With the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee set to meet in May, passive income investors should think about how…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £913 second income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some practicalities of how an idle £20k could be the foundation for a sizeable long-term second…

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5 steps to building monthly passive income with a spare £10k

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher explains how an investor could aim to use some spare cash to start building regular passive income streams through…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 stocks with big dividends to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250's loaded with so many big dividend yields it's hard to know where to start. These three have…

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Here’s a 5-stock high-yielding portfolio that could generate passive income of £1,500 a year

| James Beard

Those wanting to earn generous levels of passive income from their Stocks and Shares ISA could take a closer look…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks with big dividends to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Sector weakness in some FTSE 100 industries has also left some of my long-term favourite stocks offering attractive dividend yields.

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

| James Beard

The price of Lloyds shares has more than doubled over the past five years. However, our writer’s cautious about the…

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2 brilliant stocks currently on sale that can help to build a second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two stocks with dividend yields in excess of 6% that could be a smart purchase for investors…

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

| Charlie Carman

Glencore shares have been on a wild ride, but long-term shareholders are sitting on a healthy gain despite the recent…

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BP shares go ex-dividend on 15 May. Time to consider grabbing that 6.5% yield?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BP shares have been through a trying time but the FTSE 100 oil giant still offers a…

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How an investor could target a £43k lifelong passive income starting with just £5 a day

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to build a high-and-rising passive income by investing small, regular sums in FTSE 100 shares.…

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With £10k in savings, here’s how an investor could target a second income of £500 a month

| Mark Hartley

£10k in savings could be the foundation needed towards a powerful second income. Our writer details some steps necessary to…

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Meet the FTSE 100 share I’m happy to own, even during the next recession

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 giant was founded in 1929, just before the Great Depression devastated the global economy. Today, it is…

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Up 20% in a month, should investors consider buying Marks & Spencer shares?

| Roland Head

Shares in retailer Marks and Spencer have surged ahead over the last month, despite a cyberattack. Roland Head takes a…

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Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tariffs and a potential recession are two major stock market risks right now. But there’s another risk that concerns Edward…

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This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

| Charlie Carman

Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines one income stock that already has a high yield but explains why the dividend forecast indicates even…

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£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

| Simon Watkins

British American Tobacco has significantly outperformed its FTSE 100 host index over the past year in price and yield gains,…

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This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As a result of a large share price fall, the dividend yield on this under-the-radar UK stock has soared to…

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This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

| Royston Wild

A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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How just £5k of savings could produce £4k a year in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Building wealth isn't easy -- it takes time and effort. However, this simple investment process could turn £5k into £4k…

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

| Royston Wild

NatWest's shares have delivered positive returns over the last decade. But what are the FTSE 100 firm's prospects looking ahead?

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This FTSE 250 energy firm currently generates a 19% annual yield that could make big passive income over time, but how risky is it?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE energy firm pays one of the biggest yields in any major UK index and can generate huge passive…

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock just fell 26% and directors are loading up on its shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Footsie dividend stock just experienced a huge share price fall. Is there an opportunity here for long-term value investors?

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock with a 9% dividend yield is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the returns an investor could have netted from a £10k investment in a stock with one of…

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Are REITs the best UK dividend shares on the stock market to consider right now?

| Mark Hartley

Showing early signs of a recovery, value investors may appreciate some of the low-priced UK real estate shares on the…

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Here’s a 4-share ISA portfolio that could one day generate £1,500 a month in passive income

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a large and growing passive income over time.…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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Up 8.7% in a week but still yielding 8.6% – Legal & General shares are red hot right now!

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are enjoying their day in the sun, rocketing last week as investors piled into FTSE 100…

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Hunting for income shares to buy after the market dip? Then remember this

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the recent dip makes now a brilliant time for investors to go hunting for FTSE 100 dividend…

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As UK shares plunge, dividend yields soar! These 2 income stocks look appealing

| Mark Hartley

The stock market took a hit earlier this month, but it's not all doom and gloom. Mark Hartley uncovers two…

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