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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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The BP share price has remained stagnant, but I’d still happily snap up some shares!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite what looks like a relatively subdued period for the BP share price, our writer explains why she’d happily buy…

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Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I put £20k into BAE Systems shares

| Ben McPoland

This investor in BAE Systems shares takes a look at why they've dropped recently and what dividend yield this dip…

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3 high-yield shares that could generate dividends of £1,750 this year!

| Royston Wild

These high-yield FTSE 250 stocks might be brilliant buys for investors seeking to make a large lifelong passive income. Here's…

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As it dips to £1.40, BT’s share price looks an exceptional bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

BT’s share price looks extremely undervalued to me, with an infrastructure expansion programme going to plan, and a good dividend…

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3 reasons why I’ve been buying more Persimmon shares in July

| Paul Summers

Persimmon shares have had a remarkable run in the last 12 months. Our writer thinks this could be just the…

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A rare chance to buy 1 of my favourite dividend shares on the market

| Gordon

Finding dividend shares with a great yield and solid performance can be fairly rare. But I've found a company which…

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£20K in savings? I could turn that into £1,180 of monthly passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Here’s how investing a lump sum in the correct vehicle and stocks, and adding a bit regularly, could help create…

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Up 50% in 5 months! Can the ITV share price rise more?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price has soared over the past five months. Our writer -- who owns the shares -- considers…

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Buying these 3 UK blue-chips in an empty ISA would give me a £1,400 passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks would give him a solid passive income for years to come.

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Here’s how I’d build a chunky second income with £500 a month

| Ken Hall

Our writer is dreaming of building a second income. Here's how three large-cap stocks could help him do it in…

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2 juicy UK ETFs I’m looking at for high passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two ETFs focused on property and dividend payers he thinks could be good additions for his…

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I’d buy 1,695 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to target a £300 annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for passive income, our writer weighs some pros and cons of a FTSE 250 company that recently…

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Here’s how I’d turn FTSE 100 dividend shares into a second income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares come in all shapes and sizes. As variety is the spice of life, our writer explores how a…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is up 50% in a year – I think it’s got further to go

| Harvey Jones

The Taylor Wimpey share price has exceeded expectations since Harvey Jones bought the stock last year. It offers fantastic dividends…

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Up 5% this month with a 7.8% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 stock looks tempting

| Mark Hartley

The numbers suggest this FTSE 250 stock could be a strong dividend-payer with growth potential. But is that the whole…

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How much passive income can I make from 646 National Grid shares?

| Simon Watkins

National Grid shares have a high yield that can generate sizeable passive income over time, especially if the dividends are…

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How to target a second income of £1,000 a month with spare change

| Mark Hartley

It doesn't take much to start building a second income stream... just a few pounds a day. But choosing the…

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1 magnificent dividend for recurrent passive income

| Kevin Godbold

This company has a low valuation, a high dividend yield for income, and a long record of continuous shareholder payments.

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Here’s why these 2 penny stocks could be on the cusp of soaring!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she thinks these two penny stocks could climb substantially. She discusses the reasons why she would…

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2 stuttering UK shares I reckon could recover sooner rather than later

| Sumayya Mansoor

Many UK shares have struggled in recent times. This Fool is tipping these two retailers to recover, and explains her…

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Here’s how £10,000 in savings could turn into a second income worth £21,859 a year

| Charlie Keough

With thousands tucked away, this Fool would put it to work to start making a second income. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s one way to invest £20k in an ISA to target an average 7% dividend yield

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley outlines a strategy to identify the best stocks to target in an ISA portfolio with a 7%…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £916 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Putting money into high-dividend-paying shares and compounding the returns can transform relatively small investments into big passive income over time.

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Is this undervalued high-yield FTSE stock an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight looks very undervalued to me, has strong growth prospects, and pays a high dividend that can…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 passive income stock to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

LondonMetric Property has a portfolio of strong assets. And a 5.25% dividend yield could make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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Is this the best blue-chip dividend share on the London stock exchange?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why this company strikes him as potentially the most rewarding FTSE 100 dividend share on the London…

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A FTSE 100 dividend share that could soar after Labour’s general election win

| Royston Wild

A large dividend yield and predictions of growing payouts could make this FTSE 100 share a brilliant buy for long-term…

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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best share to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares Legal & General and Aviva to find out which share has more potential for capital gains and…

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No savings? I’d put £100 a month into this sleepy giant to generate passive income of £7,772 a year!

| James Beard

Starting with zero in the bank, our writer reckons it’s possible to generate an annual four-figure passive income from a…

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2 cracking FTSE 100 passive income shares to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

For investors on a mission to make passive income, this Fool thinks these two stocks could be worth considering. Here's…

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Are Aviva shares a screaming buy right now?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva’s shares look very undervalued to me, with business prospects strong, and the firm paying a high dividend to generate…

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National Grid shares could rise more than 60%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares are a bargain right now. That’s the view of analysts at JP Morgan, who reckon the stock…

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Here’s my 2024/25 dividend forecast for BT shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the rising dividend forecast for BT shares and explains why this could be a…

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3 rock-solid dividend stocks for investors in their 50s to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks could be very well suited to those approaching retirement who are looking for stability.

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A 9.5% yield but down 14%! Time for me to buy more of this dazzling FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in the index, has strong growth prospects, and…

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Which shares are Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires holding in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

Being a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire sure does sound appealing! Mark Hartley explores the shares the UK’s top investors…

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Forget Lloyds shares! Dividends from this income stock are up 4,100%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is filled with terrific income stocks. Here’s one I’ve already added to my portfolio to grow…

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A 10% yield but down 70%! Time to buy this FTSE gem?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging markets investment group's offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 350 and is maintaining shareholder…

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Is Britvic the answer to my passive income challenge?

| Gordon

Finding an investment that pays a regular dividend can be a game changer for passive income. Does drinks provider Britvic…

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3 recovering UK dividend shares – as picked by professionals

| Mark Hartley

Here are three UK dividend shares that top brokers and fund managers are either holding or have tipped this week.…

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