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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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Time for investors to consider this LSE giant for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

With a 9% yield for high passive income generation, and bright core business prospects, is it time to buy this…

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Unless I’m crazy, these FTSE 100 shares are a steal!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two FTSE 100 stocks for their market-beating dividend yields. But I also see both shares are strong…

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2 heroic dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these dividend stocks could provide key planks in a winning UK shares portfolio. Here's why I'd buy them…

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks I’m hoping to buy in October!

| Royston Wild

I think these high-yield UK dividend shares could be too cheap to miss. This is why I'm considering adding all…

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Does the 9.7% dividend yield make Vodafone shares a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone dividend yield is one of the biggest in the FTSE 100. So shouldn't the shares be a great…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, I’d back this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in a recession

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains why Taylor Wimpey is his housebuilder of choice for investors looking for recession-resistant passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares that pump out crazy cash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two FTSE 100 stocks for their ability to return floods of cash to investors. One firm has…

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I’d buy 4,917 shares of this FTSE 100 bargain to target £1,000 a year in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he could earn a four-figure passive income annually by investing more in this FTSE 100…

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With a 9.6% yield, are M&G shares the FTSE 100’s best income buy?

| Alan Oscroft

M&G shares gain a little after H1 figures beat expectations, and the interim dividend rises by 5%. Forecasts say there's…

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Could the J D Wetherspoon dividend be about to come back?

| Christopher Ruane

As the pub chain gets set to announce its annual results in coming weeks, this writer explains why he thinks…

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Should I disregard the Lloyds share price and focus on the 7% dividend yield? 

| Kevin Godbold

City analysts predict chunky increases ahead for the Lloyds dividend, so does it even matter what happens to the share…

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How investors can target a £1,000 second income from saving £5 per day

| Simon Watkins

Choosing high-quality, high-yielding stocks can enable investors to make a second income of £1,000 a month from just £5 per…

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Is it time to pile in to HSBC Holdings shares?

| Kevin Godbold

A stunning yield above 8% and robust forecast dividend increases ahead make HSBC Holdings shares worth consideration now.

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Should I be rushing to buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks?

| Charlie Keough

FTSE 250 stocks are a great way for investors to gain exposure to the UK market. Here, this Fools explores…

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9% yields! 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy while they’re cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

These dividend stocks offer the biggest cash payments in the whole of the FTSE 100. But their share prices are…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income could I get in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Investors in Lloyds shares look set to receive generous dividends over the next couple of years as the bank gets…

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British American Tobacco shares: reasons to buy vs reasons to avoid

| Michael Que

Everyone seems to love British American Tobacco shares for their cheap price and strong dividends, but is there more under…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the steps in a practical plan he believes could help him aim for a million using…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown dividend is up again! Is it time to buy the shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Cracking results from Hargreaves Lansdown and a strong dividend record make the shares worth investors' consideration now.

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to use any surplus cash I have to buy top dividend stocks. These two UK shares are near…

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Is it time to buy this FTSE 100 mining giant for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

With good recent data from key global buyer China, a good energy transition position, and high dividend yields, is it…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to consider buying in September 2023

| Kevin Godbold

A top yield near 8% is rare enough, but this company has also been growing its shareholder dividends at almost…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d love to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these UK dividend shares could deliver spectacular long-term returns. And what's more, I think at current prices they…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap income shares for a 2024 stock market recovery

| Alan Oscroft

I'm on the lookout for cheap long-term income shares. And never mind what the bears say, I don't want to…

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2 shares I’ve bought for powerful passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

During a recent buying spree, I bought 10 new UK shares -- and these two new shareholdings offer some of…

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The Vodafone dividend forecast helped me decide whether to buy the share!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why a Vodafone dividend forecast that expects no increase soon still tempted him to buy the shares.

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Should I buy Phoenix Group shares for the massive 9.7% dividend?

| Alan Oscroft

Phoenix Group shares have had a poor few years. But after H1 results, are shareholders now in line for years…

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Is the Lloyds share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100? 

| Simon Watkins

Down 20% this year, but with great H1 results and international expansion plans, the Lloyds’ share price looks to be…

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2 dividend stocks yielding above 7% that aren’t banks or miners

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at some lower-profile choices of dividend stocks to include in a portfolio with above-average dividend yields.

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No savings? I’d use these methods to build passive income that could serve me a lifetime!

| Charlie Keough

Building a passive income with zero savings may seem difficult. But this Fool is confident by adopting these methods he…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend stocks with chunky payouts, thanks to all the recent volatility. Here’s one…

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Up 224%, has the Centrica share price hit boiling point?

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price just keeps getting stronger. But has it gone too far, and could investors get burned? Dr…

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Is the Tesco share price oversold or overpriced?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has outperformed the index over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores whether it's still…

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8.5% yield and oversold! Here’s why I’m buying Legal & General shares

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares have underperformed the market this year. Dr James Fox explains why fortunes may change for this…

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No passive income? I’d buy UK shares now to unlock the power of compound interest!

| Ben McPoland

There has rarely been a better time to start building a passive income portfolio of dirt-cheap dividend shares listed on…

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Down 16%, should I rush to buy shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in this Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a 52-week low. So should Stephen Wright start making room in his…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for a growing 6% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find potentially winning dividend shares with high yields for sustainable long-term passive income in an…

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Here’s the UPGRADED dividend forecasts for BAE Systems to 2025!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 weapons specialist BAE Systems has an excellent track record of dividend growth, and current forecasts suggest there's more…

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3 costly ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of investment ideas used by Warren Buffett he hopes can reduce potential losses in his…

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I’ve been buying this FTSE 250 stock to start building a dividend snowball

| Stephen Wright

Primary Health Properties is a FTSE 250 REIT that Stephen Wright has been buying shares in. Here’s how it fits…

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