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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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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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Yields of up to 6.6%! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a secure second income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for ways to make a large second income even if the US and UK economies wilt again. Here…

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This simple stock market ETF could turn £99 a week into £594,698

| Ben McPoland

While there are a few different strategies to build wealth through the stock market, this Footsie ETF may be the…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d stick in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the long haul

| Sumayya Mansoor

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a Foolish favourite as investment vehicles go. Our writer details two picks she’d buy…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock with dividend growth! What’s the catch?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into an under-pressure FTSE 250 stock with an ultra progressive dividend policy.

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£20k tucked away? I’d try to turn that into a second income worth £225 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend investing could be the key to unlocking and earning a second income, according to this Fool. She explains how…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

| Paul Summers

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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9% yields! I expect these 2 ultra-high income stocks to fly in the next bull run

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones added these 2 FTSE 100 dividend income stocks to his portfolio last year but so far they have…

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One of my favourite dividend shares now offers a 9.5% yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Few FTSE 100 dividend shares have a yield over 9%. This one does. Christopher Ruane explains why he owns it…

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3 rock-solid dividend shares with yields up to 8.5%

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks UK investors could target long-term passive income by considering three dividend shares that benefit from steady demand.

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On the hunt for passive income in the FTSE 250? Here’s 1 stock I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks the FTSE 250 is a great place to seek income. But not all stocks with meaty yields…

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Is this 6.2%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend gem also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This broadcaster pays nearly double the average FTSE 250 yield, its new streaming service is doing well, and it looks…

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As AstraZeneca’s share price drops 13% should I buy on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen following unfavourable results for one of its new drugs, but others look good, and earnings…

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Is the BT share price destined to follow the way of Rolls-Royce?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I think the BT share price has the potential to shoot higher on the back of a business…

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Is the Vodafone share price good value at 75p?

| Ken Hall

The Vodafone share price has been under pressure in 2024. Our writer takes a deep dive to see if it's…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, is this company a no-brainer for passive income?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield seems like an obvious choice for income investors looking to earn some extra cash. But is…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock in a recession

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 30% in three months. Our writer Ken Hall thinks it could still…

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7%+ yields! 2 dividend shares I’d buy today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool likes the look of these two dividend shares. If he had the cash, he'd add them to his…

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Up 25% from their 2024 lows, is it too late to buy National Grid shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares have rallied hard in the last few months. Can they still provide good returns after this jump…

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With a yield of 18%, should I buy this under-the-radar energy stock for passive income?

| James Beard

In his quest for passive income, our writer takes a look at a little known energy stock that’s currently yielding…

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6,195 Legal & General shares could generate £18,561 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A much smaller investment in Legal & General shares can still generate a very high passive income if the dividends…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could turn into a passive income worth £32,119 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wouldn't keep a lump sum of savings in the bank. Instead, he'd start earning passive income through the…

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This 5.8%-yielding FTSE housebuilder looks cheap to me right now!

| Simon Watkins

After a tough period for the UK housing market, this big FTSE 100 builder looks in a good position to…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy high-yield dividend stock Phoenix Group?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Phoenix Group shares currently offer a yield of nearly 10%. Should Edward Sheldon buy the British dividend stock for his…

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3 passive income stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines a simple investment strategy to maximise the power of income stocks with the tax benefits of a…

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What’s the best UK stock to buy now for a second income?

| Mark Hartley

I’m excited about this small-but-promising REIT with a strong portfolio of assets. With an 8% dividend yield, it could be…

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Are National Grid shares still a bargain buy near a 52-week high?

| Charlie Carman

National Grid shares have quickly recovered from their 52-week low back in May, but does the FTSE 100 utility stock…

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Here’s how I’d create a passive income stream worth over £18K annually

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would go about building a passive income stream if she were to start today, including…

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I reckon this FTSE 100 stock could eventually become a Dividend Aristocrat

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sometimes a FTSE 100 pick just looks like it has the attributes to become a great dividend stock. Our writer…

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With BP at 414p, is the share price offering investors a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

BP's weak share price has been driving up the dividend yield, making the stock worth consideration as a FTSE 100…

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5%+ yields! 3 blue-chip UK shares to consider for an ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a trio of blue-chip British shares he sees as worth considering for an ISA, each yielding 5%…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock a delicious opportunity or one to avoid?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 250 fast food business has been going through a sticky patch. Is there a buying opportunity for our…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks set to offer handsome dividend yields in 2025

| Ben McPoland

A whole host of Footsie dividend stocks look to have very attractive yields for next year. Ben McPoland highlights three…

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2 ‘safe’ dividend shares that have been paying income for over a decade

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals two dividend shares that have a solid track record of paying out cash, with dividend yields well…

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Which is the better buy: Lloyds shares or this high-growth FTSE 100 dividend star?

| Simon Watkins

I bought more of this FTSE 100 stock after I sold my Lloyds shares, and would do the same today…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £684 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Money put in high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more shares can transform small investments into big passive…

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