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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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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy today?

| Royston Wild

Income investors need to be especially careful today as the UK economy splutters. Here's a dividend stock I'd buy and…

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After diving 20% in 15 weeks, the ITV share price is too low

| Cliff D'Arcy

The ITV share price has dived by more than a fifth since peaking in early February. But a transformational deal…

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Why Lloyds could be the best value stock on the FTSE 100!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price offers exceptional all-round value at current levels. But is this FTSE share a brilliant bargain or…

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I’d buy 13,366 shares of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock seems to have been forgotten despite specialising in an industry that is poised for major growth…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have bombed in 2022/23, but I’d buy one now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 shares have fallen on hard times, losing over 37% and 41% respectively over 12 months. But…

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The Vodafone dividend yield over 10% looks super tempting! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane eyes the juicy Vodafone dividend yield and considers whether the business is turning around. Is now the time…

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How much longer can Lloyds shares stay below 50p?

| John Fieldsend

A higher dividend and an end to panic around the banking sector might be two reasons why Lloyds shares could…

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8%+! Legal & General dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024 make me want to buy now

| Harvey Jones

The Legal & General dividend looks set to grow steadily over time and I want to get my share of…

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Diageo shares are near 52-week lows and I’m buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Diageo shares are well off their highs. Edward Sheldon's taking advantage of the share price weakness and buying…

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No Cash ISA for me! How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 12% annual return

| Christopher Ruane

Even as interest rates rise, this writer is sticking to a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan to target…

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Turning my £20k savings into £20k a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox details his investment strategy for generating £20k…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap UK share following its 15% dividend hike?

| Royston Wild

Shell's shares have jumped following the company's decision to increase dividends. But is this cheap income share still one I…

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The 3 best FTSE dividend stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The outlook for UK dividend stocks looks strong this year, and I rate these among the stock market's most attractive…

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Should I buy Shell stock after its 15% dividend boost?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether investors should consider buying Shell stock after the oil giant's latest dividend raise and buyback announcement.

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Does Vodafone’s merger with Three make the stock a buy?

| Stephen Wright

Is news of a merger with Three UK the start of a turnaround for the Vodafone share price? Stephen Wright…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now without hesitation

| Paul Summers

With the markets struggling for direction, our writer thinks now could be a brilliant time to buy these three FTSE…

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7% dividend yield! I just bought this UK penny share

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer added a well-known penny share to his portfolio this week for its juicy dividend and long-term growth prospects.…

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I’m mad keen on this FTSE 100 bargain after it plummeted 25% in a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has dropped by a quarter in 12 months, but has leapt by 52% over five years.…

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How many dirt cheap Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income? 

| Harvey Jones

Aviva shares are really cheap at the moment and offer a highly tempting stream of dividend income. But is it…

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After diving 19% in a month, Vodafone shares bounce back!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have dropped nearly 20% in one month, hitting new lows on Tuesday. But some long-awaited good news could…

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I’d rather add to my Lloyds shares than buy Tesco stock. Am I making a mistake?

| Harvey Jones

I own Lloyds shares and I'm tempted to buy more of them. But wouldn't it be wiser to diversify by…

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Why do investors hate the FTSE 100 so much?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US S&P 500 has absolutely trounced the UK's FTSE 100 over the past five years. But there are several…

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9.87% yield? Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for ITV shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith crunches the dividend forecast numbers for ITV and finds out how the dividend yield could be very attractive…

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Earnings: Severfield shares up more than 5% on results day but there’s value here

| Kevin Godbold

Severfield shares may have much further to travel in the current upswing of the cycle, and the valuation looks undemanding.

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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7.5% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 share a brilliant bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share appears to be a delicious deal. It trades on a low earnings multiple and offers a…

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This investment trust just declared a £51.50 per share dividend!

| Christopher Ruane

Will the mammoth shareholder payout from this investment trust be enough to tempt our writer to add its shares to…

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Hunting for income? Here are 2 cheap shares with yields above 6%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two cheap shares that have faced some struggles but could be good long-term sources of dividend…

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The S&P 500 has entered a new bull market. Is the FTSE 100 next?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 crossed over into a bull market last week. What's the likelihood of that happening to the FTSE…

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Why I’m not waiting for a stock market crash to buy shares for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many bearish investors today who are waiting for a stock market crash. Edward Sheldon isn’t one of them.…

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The FTSE 100 appears stuck. Here’s how I’d exploit this and hope to turn £10,000 into passive income of £460 a year

| James Beard

With the FTSE 100 little changed since the start of the year, here's how I could take advantage and generate…

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An unmissable chance to lock in high yields before prices spike?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why now is the time to focus on locking in high yields before the next bull…

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Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

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I’ve just bought a brilliant FTSE income stock and it isn’t Aviva or Imperial Brands

| Harvey Jones

My latest income stock pick isn't one of the obvious FTSE 100 dividend heroes, but I think it should prove…

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A pair of great FTSE 100 shares for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing search for higher passive income, I found these two FTSE 100 stocks. One offers a dividend yield…

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What might light a fire under Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have gone nowhere in 2023 and have lost 27% over five years. So what might turn the tanker…

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If I invest £10,000 in a FTSE 100 Index ETF, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at how much passive income investors could expect to receive from a £10k investment in the UK's…

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Are BAE Systems shares a buy on the recent price dip?

| Kevin Godbold

The BAE Systems share price reflects a strong trading environment and the dividend record makes the stock worthy of consideration.

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My best AI stock to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 data and analytics company might be the best stock to buy to profit from…

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4 UK stocks that could make me £10k in second income annually

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of his favourite UK stocks that have dividend yields above 5% and could provide welcome…

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