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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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10.1% yield! This could be the very best dividend share on the entire FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

This dividend share pays the highest income on the FTSE 100 and I think there's a pretty strong chance it…

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Are National Grid shares a screaming buy as the FTSE 100 dips?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is sliding and National Grid shares are falling too. They look cheaper than for some time, so…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy for a second income of £1,140!

| Royston Wild

I think these two shares alone could help investors to make a four-figure second income. Here's why I'd buy them…

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A deeply misvalued FTSE 250 stock! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Morgan Advanced Materials is a FTSE 250 global engineering company that trades at a significant discount to its peers. Dr…

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If I’d put £5k in Lloyds stock 3 years ago, how much passive income would I have now?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds stock was languishing at 28p three years ago. Here's how much passive income I'd have today following a five…

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I’m buying this penny stock and believe it could be set to fly high

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at a penny stock that operates in an industry that is booming and could…

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7.8% a year in passive income from 2 FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average passive income of 7.8% a year. While one dividend is risky…

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Here’s one FTSE 250 stock I like as economic turmoil continues

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock that she believes could combat inflation and boost her holdings.

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Here are 2 dividend stocks yielding more than the inflation rate!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes the current 7.9% inflation rate and offers some dividend stocks that have the ability to generate income…

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Are Glencore shares a no-brainer buy to turbo-charge passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have fallen 28% on China growth fears and mixed H1 results, but with solid fundamentals and a near-9%…

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With a spare £1,000, I’d boost my passive income with these FTSE 250 dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that two FTSE 250 REITs with 7% dividend yields look like great opportunities for investors looking for…

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I’d buy £1,750 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Dividend shares play a critical role in an income investor’s portfolio. Zaven Boyrazian explores one cash-generative enterprise in the energy…

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Down 25% in August! Should I buy this 8% high income FTSE stock today? 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock yields 8% a year and looks better value than it did after the recent crash.…

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One top FTSE 100 stock to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she likes the look of this FTSE 100 information services business and would consider adding it…

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Is HSBC one of the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

I think HSBC's near-6% dividend yield is worth serious attention right now. Here's why I'd buy the FTSE 100 stock…

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6% yield! This dirt-cheap stock is perfect for passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, our writer explains why this mining business could be perfect for her holdings.

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I just bought this FTSE 100 share for bumper income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although this FTSE 100 share has lost value over a year, I expect a much better performance to come. While…

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An 8% yield but down 23%, is this FTSE 100 stock now a major bargain?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 100 stock’s H1 results had many good parts, but the shares fell further, so I wonder if…

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Is this high-yield dividend stock a mouth-watering buy?

| John Choong

With an attractive 7.8% dividend yield, is this high-yield FTSE 100 stock a buy for investors seeking passive income today?

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest for a £10,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Looking to earn a second income? Stephen Wright outlines the risks and rewards associated with dividend stocks, as well as…

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I want to buy more Lloyds shares but first I’ll grab this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stock

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares look great value today, which is why I've been buying them. But I think another FTSE 100 stock…

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What’s wrong with the Aviva share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price hasn't gone anywhere in decades, but investors still pile in. Why is it struggling and when…

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Passive income stock: 4 reasons why I’d buy Aviva shares today!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of passive income stocks to buy when I have cash to invest. The 8%+ yield on…

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3 UK bank income stocks whose dividends keep growing

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the case to buy income stocks from the banking sector, thanks to their increasing dividend per…

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This penny share would boost my passive income with an 8.5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share is ideal for passive income and why there is room for growth in…

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Is this 14% yielding dividend share too good to miss?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down this FTSE 250 dividend share -- with its 14% yield -- and decides if she would…

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2 high-yield shares I’d buy to make a passive income of £1,370!

| Royston Wild

I've been searching for the best dividend shares to buy from the FTSE 100 downwards. Here are two I'd like…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends just keep growing

| Paul Summers

Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares with excellent records of increasing their cash…

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How to create passive income within a tax-free Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment vehicle that allows us to earn money without paying tax. Dr James…

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Down 15%, is it time to buy this LSE stock for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

M&G is a powerhouse LSE stock offering serious passive income and it looks a bargain to me now, having dropped…

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10.8% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE is packed with top stocks offering impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and this…

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A rare opportunity for discerning investors to build a portfolio of cheap UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

If only I had £10k to invest right now! Dozens of UK shares are severely discounted.

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Is this the optimal moment to create passive income? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how it could be easier than ever to generate…

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How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy to make a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares are paying a near-6% dividend yield as earnings surge from rising interest rates. But is the bank actually…

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5.8%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks offer big dividends, but these two beat the index average. Investors may wish to consider them…

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Here’s the London Stock Exchange dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from London Stock Exchange shares have soared in recent decades. Current forecasts suggest this trend is set to continue.

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Searching for a second income? I’d buy these top dividend stocks without hesitation

| Paul Summers

Generating a second income from the stock market isn't hard if you know what to look for. Our writer set…

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Second income for £10 a day? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a tenner each day, this writer reckons he could set up growing second income streams thanks to…

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5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of steps he'd take to set up passive income streams in the stock market, with…

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I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £10K in dividends over 5 years

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons that the current market offers some attractive long-term opportunities to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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