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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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Yes, this FTSE 250 stock really is yielding 21%!

| James Beard

It's rare to come across a FTSE 250 stock that's yielding over 20%. Our writer's found one but he's wary…

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This dividend stock’s yield has gone from 4% to 8%! Time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith spots a dividend stock that enjoyed a rising yield over the past year, but flags up a steep…

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What’s going on with the National Grid share price in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The National Grid share price has fallen nearly 20% since mid-May. Ed Sheldon looks at what’s driving the weakness and…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for a spectacular second income!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to have spare cash to invest in UK shares soon. And I'm thinking about buying the following stocks…

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Here’s how these 2 UK stocks can boost my SIPP!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking for stocks to add to her self-invested personal pension and identifies two UK stocks she likes…

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Yielding over 7%, here’s a passive income that investors should consider snapping up!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this financial services stock could be a great addition to any portfolio looking to boost passive…

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Here’s why I rate National Grid shares as a top buy for my SIPP

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid shares just keep on delivering cash to shareholders year after year. And the forecast dividend yields are growing.

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA today for a second income in 2024

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares could be an excellent way to earn a second income. Our writer explores how he’d invest to maximise…

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Are Phoenix Group shares worth buying for the 11.6% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Phoenix Group shares currently offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Are they worth buying…

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Should I buy Tesco shares after super H1 results?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s a lot to like about Tesco shares right now, says Edward Sheldon. But there are a few risks for…

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2,327 shares of this FTSE star would make £1k a year passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Down 24% from its high this year, undervalued to its peers, and with a 9.7% yield, this FTSE star looks…

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Is this penny stock under 30p with a high-yield worth buying?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool’s attention was caught by a penny stock with a mammoth dividend yield and a low price. Is everything…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed in 2022/23, but I’m still happy to hold it!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This ailing FTSE 100 share has lost 28% in one year and almost 53% over five years. But recent changes…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 falls

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the FTSE 100's recent falls, the entire index looks too cheap to me. That's why I see these two…

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Could the Lloyds share price reach 100p again?

| Sumayya Mansoor

The struggles of the Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) share price are well documented. Our writer considers whether they could rise again.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider in October 2023

| Kevin Godbold

With uncertainty in the markets, it’s a great time to consider buying high-yield dividend stocks such as these in the…

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Two FTSE 250 income stocks flying under the radar

| Georgia Tivadar

Over 50 FTSE 250 stocks currently yield over 6%, including two of my favorites, which also offer a compelling case…

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10%+ yield! Is Vodafone the best dividend stock on the FTSE 100?

| Michael Que

Vodafone is a dividend machine with potential in Africa. Learn why it’s trading at a bargain and how it’s overcoming…

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I’d buy 2,617 shares of Aviva stock for a £1,169 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

Aviva stock might have world-beating second income potential. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of its excellent 8% yield.

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An 11% yield but down 29%, this passive income star looks like a hidden gem

| Simon Watkins

Down sharply but undervalued to its peers, with strong business brands and a high yield, this FTSE 100 stock seems…

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This might be the best FTSE 100 stock right now

| Muhammad Cheema

Aviva has lagged the market by quite some distance in 2023. Let’s see why it's still considered a top FTSE…

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2 defensive dividend shares to help protect wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two dividend shares with impressive track records that may be the perfect addition to defensive portfolios.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares have proven to be brilliant buys for passive income. But which of them would be the…

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2 dividend shares investors should consider buying in October

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down two dividend shares investors should consider buying to bolster their passive income through juicy dividends.

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6%+ dividend yields! 3 high-yield UK shares I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could be a great way to make better-than-average dividend income. Here's why they're on my…

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Dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates at their highest level in more than a decade, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a great…

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Should I buy Shell shares as oil prices surge?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With oil trading above $90 per barrel, Shell shares are on the rise. Are they a good investment today? Edward…

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With a 5.6% yield but down 20%, are Lloyds shares too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

With great H1 results, a strong core business, and a high yield that's predicted to go higher, Lloyds shares look…

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One FTSE 250 stock I’d snap up with its 8% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she’s bullish on this FTSE 250 stock with favourable trading conditions and an enticing yield on…

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2 UK shares I’d gladly buy in October

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two UK shares have both lost value over the last five years. However, I'd happily buy more for their…

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UK house prices: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

With house prices falling at their fastest rates since 2009, Stephen Wright thinks PRS REIT offers investors a once-in-a-decade second…

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I’d regret not buying this once-in-a-generation level of high-yield passive income!

| Ben McPoland

The income on offer from some high-yield dividend shares in the UK today is an opportunity that I just can't…

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Why BP shares rose 9% in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares are in a strong upward trend right now and are delivering strong gains for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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Here’s my £5-a-day passive income plan!

| Charlie Keough

By sacrificing just £5 a day, this Fool is confident he could build streams of passive income to serve him…

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An 8.7% yield but down 17%! This FTSE 100 stock looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Down 17% from March, but with a strong core business, an 8.7% yield, and undervalued to its peers, this FTSE…

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An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a top REIT in 2024/25

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a REIT with a dividend forecast that could offer an investor a generous 11% yield over…

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Why I’m convinced this dividend stock is the best 5%-yielder on the FTSE 100

| James Beard

With an above-average yield of 5.6% and monopoly status in its primary markets, what's not to like about this Footsie…

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Is this 20.8% dividend yield for real?

| Dr. James Fox

Steppe Cement currently offers investors a whopping 20.8% dividend yield. That's phenomenally large, but is it sustainable? Let's explore.

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3 unmissable high-yield stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox presents his top high-yield stocks, carefully chosen for their potential to excel and serve as a reliable…

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A second income of £8k a year for £250 a month? Here’s how!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can get set up for dividends in Q4 with the aim of making a chunky…

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