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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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What’s gone wrong with the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has hardly shifted over the last decade and is falling again. But does the dividend income…

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Is Tesco stock a buy for passive income today? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland goes through visual depictions of different financial metrics to assess whether Tesco stock is worth buying for the…

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8%+ yields! Should I buy these high-yield shares from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250?

| Royston Wild

These UK high-yield dividend shares offer gigantic yields of up to 10.4%! But are they brilliant buys at current prices…

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3 quality dividend shares paying over 10% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 dividend shares offer among the highest cash yields in the London market. And their prices are…

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4.6% to 8.3% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Recent stock market volatility has turbocharged dividend yields on many UK shares. Could these stocks be a great way for…

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3 FTSE 100 shares for delicious dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 stocks have all tumbled in 2023 so far. However, I just bought all three for their…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy ahead of a bull run!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 100 stock is on her radar to boost her holdings ahead of any impending…

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2 shares I just bought for a hefty second income

| Cliff D'Arcy

As prices dropped in August, I bought these two cheap dividend stocks. Together, they offer a second income worth a…

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Time to buy this unloved FTSE 100 stock for serious passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Down 25% this year, but with good H1 results, a sound business strategy, and an 8.6% yield, this stock looks…

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Here’s why this could be the best FTSE 250 income stock to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

This income stock offers a bumper dividend yeld of 10%, and it looks like it could be near the bottom…

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy now for UK investors?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

2022 was a rough year for investors, but plenty of UK stocks now offer chunky payouts. Here are two that…

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7.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in August and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two British shares offering impressive dividend yields that look sustainable and expandable in the long run.

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Aviva share price dips to near-year low! Is this an unmissable buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aviva share price has dipped to 380p, just above its year low of 366p. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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3 of the ‘safest’ dividend stocks on the planet

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have payouts that appear far safer than others. Ben McPoland looks at…

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Down 20%+, 2 cheap dividend shares I’m looking to buy following the mini market crash!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend shares to buy for my portfolio as summer draws to a close. Here are…

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At a 52-week low, is the British American Tobacco share price too cheap to ignore?

| Stephen Wright

The British American Tobacco share price is at its lowest point this year. But does a 9% dividend yield justify…

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How to turn a 20k ISA into a £12,805 yearly second income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can take advantage of the tax-efficient ISA wrapper to earn a sizeable second income. Dr James Fox explains…

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4 steps to earn £1,000 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox outlines the steps that could create a second…

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How I’d use Warren Buffett’s tactics to aim for a £500 monthly dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Warren Buffett method of investing is simple, but effective. And investors can use it to make a chunky dividend…

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9% yield! My once-in-a-decade chance to buy this dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

This ultra-high yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock is trading at a similar level to a decade ago and I'm all…

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5.5% yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Admiral shares for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

Admiral shares still offer FTSE 100-beating dividend yields at current prices. So should I buy the insurance giant for my…

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My £5 a day second income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd use a spare £5 each day to invest in blue-chip companies and earn dividends to…

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Here’s how I’d aim to start earning £100 in weekly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd drip-feed money into dividend shares to target a long-term passive income.

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Dirt cheap UK dividend shares to buy before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

I see a lot of cheap dividend shares in all sorts of market sectors. Here are some I think might…

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This dividend stock has humungous comeback potential! Should investors buy today?

| John Choong

This dividend stock used to be the FTSE 100's biggest, but has fallen due to a weak housing market. Can…

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At 42p, Lloyds shares look cheap! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have fallen further in recent weeks as the market prices in more interest rate rises. Dr James Fox…

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With just a 2% payout, here’s why I rate this dividend stock highly!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she thinks this dividend stock is a good option for her holdings, to boost passive income.

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I just bought these FTSE 100 shares for juicy income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares have all tumbled in the market downturn since 31 July. I've happily snapped them up for…

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Looking for high yields? Here’s one stock with an 8% payout!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains the lure of high yields as well as reviewing one stock that currently has an 8% dividend…

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These 2 UK dividend shares look cheap! Here’s why I’d buy

| Charlie Keough

Dividend shares are a great way to generate passive income, more so given racing inflation. Here, this Fool targets two…

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Is the BP dividend safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is BP’s almost-5% dividend yield as safe as it seems, or could there be trouble ahead for the big oil…

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Is Hargreaves Lansdown the most undervalued stock on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has slumped as interest rates have risen, despite an intriguing tailwind. Dr James Fox takes a…

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5 dirt cheap FTSE shares I’m buying today for passive income

| Harvey Jones

As the FTSE 100 dips, this is a brilliant time to buy more of my favourite dividend shares to generate…

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Here’s one of my best stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this could be one of the best stocks to buy with a view to holding it…

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As UK shares struggle, here’s one top pick to buy for my holdings

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains the recent troubles of UK shares and breaks down one opportunity that has come up due to…

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A 15% yield? Is this FTSE 250 dividend forecast achievable?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the dividend forecast for a UK banking stock, but questions if it's too good to be true…

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5 stocks to buy for a second income before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a second income from investing in UK shares? I reckon there are so many top value choices now,…

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Here’s how I’d invest my first £1k in high-yield stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith breaks down what makes a high-yield stock a viable investment and outlines some specific examples he could buy…

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How much could I earn from £1,000 from Lloyds shares over 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look like one of the biggest dividend payers for the next three years. How much could I earn…

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The discounted Aviva share price offers a potential dividend bonanza

| Simon Watkins

The Aviva share price is trading at a discount. But the firm offers high dividends and consistently profitable growth, making…

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