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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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On 8.6 times earnings and a cash yield of 9%, this FTSE 250 share seems too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been a rough week or so for UK shareholders, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both plunging. Yet…

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How much passive income an investor could earn if they put £250 a month in an ISA at 40

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how small, regular investments can flourish into a generous passive income to secure a comfortable retirement years…

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10%+ yields! 2 cheap dividend shares to consider as the economy wilts

| Royston Wild

These great value UK dividend shares could deliver a spectacular passive income even if the global economy sinks, says Royston…

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Dividend yields of up to 11%! Here are 3 UK passive income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to supercharge your passive income with UK dividend stocks? Here are three that have grabbed our writer's…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help an investor retire years early

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can be alarming -- but for the well-prepared investor, it can also be an exceptional opportunity…

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Hunting for passive income? These falling insurance giants offer 10% yields

| Dr. James Fox

The UK insurance sector is typically a good place to look for attractive dividend yields. Dr James Fox details two…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best safe havens in the FTSE 100 amid Trump’s tariffs 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer isn't convinced by the answers that AI assistant ChatGPT rattled off when asked about solid FTSE 100 defensive…

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Consider targeting £8,840 of annual passive income from 363 shares in this FTSE 100 heavyweight stock!

| Simon Watkins

Investing in high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more of the shares can generate potentially life-changing passive income…

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Up 5% in the last crazy week! Are these 2 income stocks the ultimate FTSE defensive plays?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 dividend income stocks that have actually climbed while stock markets are heading in…

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2 strong FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider as recessionary risks increase

| Royston Wild

Looking for secure passive income stocks to consider buying as thumping trade tariffs loom? Here are two FTSE 100 dividend…

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Income of almost 12%! 3 stunning FTSE dividend stocks now have double-digit yields

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is amazed by the sky-high income on offer from these FTSE 100 dividend stocks, but he's also aware…

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Why this stock market correction is great for passive income investors

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why those looking for passive income from dividends could benefit from the move lower in stock prices…

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Glencore’s share price is 53% off its 52-week highs. Is it time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore’s share price has tanked due to concerns over an economic slowdown. Is this an amazing buying opportunity for long-term…

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This FTSE 100 heavyweight’s yield is forecast to rise to 8% by 2027 and it looks 60%+ undervalued to me too!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE financial gem looks very undervalued to me and its yield is projected to rise to well over my…

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As collapsing share prices send dividend yields soaring, which income shares look attractive?

| Stephen Wright

With shares in energy companies falling, Stephen Wright thinks dividend investors should consider taking advantage of some unusually high yields.

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3 simple principles to help build wealth in an ISA

| Christopher Ruane

As a new tax year opens up new ISA allowances for many investors, our writer shares a trio of things…

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The Trump slump has smashed these FTSE 100 shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a rough week for US and UK shares, investors have been shaken. But now these FTSE 100 stocks have…

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Is Diageo still a great stock for passive income investors? Here’s what the CEO says

| Stephen Wright

Here’s why the CEO of the FTSE 100’s largest drinks company thinks the firm can navigate a changing industry to…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best stocks to earn a second income and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ChatGPT's recommended these four FTSE 100 titans as the best stocks to buy for a second income, but are they…

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks have 9% yields!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the three highest-yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100, offering near-double-digit payouts. Are these screaming bargains?

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Why hasn’t its 9.9% yield boosted the Phoenix share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Phoenix Group has a dividend close to double digits, but saw a weak share price performance in recent years. Christopher…

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With average 10% yields, these mid-cap FTSE shares could supercharge a passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Some of the best passive income gems can be found on the UK's smaller indexes like the FTSE 250 and…

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Down 25% since January, this resilient dividend stock’s catching my eye

| Stephen Wright

Maintaining the UK’s rail, water, and energy infrastructure isn’t the most exciting business. But it has made this a solid…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could produce £1,580 of passive income in the next year

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA stuffed with dividend shares can be a lucrative source of passive income. Christopher Ruane explains…

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2 ‘safe’ LSE dividend stocks to consider as global markets sell off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As global markets experience high levels of volatility due to economic uncertainty, investors are piling into these ‘safe-haven’ dividend stocks.

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2 investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

These two investment trusts have a different focus -- but our writer sees both as worth considering, one more for…

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Deutsche Bank reiterates Buy rating on 9.6% yielding FTSE 250 stock that was “most shorted in UK”

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates why a major broker remains optimistic about a FTSE 250 stock that was once the most shorted…

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Dividend investors! Here’s what Warren Buffett says builds wealth in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Reinvesting dividends at yields of 8% or higher looks like a good way of building wealth. But Warren Buffett has…

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Of the 20 highest-yielding FTSE 100 stocks, this is my top pick

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock currently offers a yield of 6.4%. But Edward Sheldon believes it’s capable of providing share price…

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares just got cheaper, thanks to President Trump!

| Alan Oscroft

Investors buying dividend shares can lock in bigger long-term yields when share prices take a tumble. These two just did…

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10% dividend yield! Here’s a FTSE 100 share to consider in April for passive income

| Mark Hartley

This FTSE 100 stock just soared past the 10% yield mark, making it a potentially lucrative option for investors targeting…

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Here’s how Trump tariffs could hand us some top passive income bargains

| Alan Oscroft

As tariff terror grips the stock market, it's time for passive income investors to steel our nerves and look for…

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6.8% dividend yield! Consider these 2 ‘secret’ passive income stocks to target a £1,360 payday in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to generate above-average dividend income? These lesser-bought income stocks are worth a close look.

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The M&G dividend yields over 10% — and could get higher!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the M&G dividend yield and would happily buy the…

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Investors considering HSBC shares could aim for £8,453 a year in passive income from just £5 a day!

| Simon Watkins

A relatively small daily investment in HSBC shares over several years can produce an extraordinary level of annual passive income…

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This FTSE 250 share offers a juicy 9.8% yield. Will it last?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 250 share has a percentage dividend yield approaching double digits. Should Christopher Ruane add the income share…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have been surging in the FTSE 100 in 2025, driven higher by the wavering US commitment to…

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With a £20K ISA, an investor could earn £1,500 a year from FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shows how an investor could aim to earn £1,500 annually by stuffing a Stocks and Shares ISA with…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

| Charlie Carman

OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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The Diageo share price has fallen so far the stock now offers a 4% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three years, the Diageo share price has fallen around 50%. This drop has pushed the yield up…

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