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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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A top REIT I’d buy to target a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for great ways to increase my passive income in 2023 and beyond. Here's a REIT that I'm looking…

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Investing £10k in an ISA today could give me monthly dividend income of £300

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to build a steady stream of dividend income by investing as much as I can afford in a…

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One dirt cheap high-yield share I’d buy in June

| Christopher Ruane

The high yield of this dividend-paying share has grabbed our writer's attention. He'd happily buy it in coming weeks for…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could turn a £10k starting investment into a £5k annual income

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income, right? Here, our writer looks at how he could use FTSE 100 stocks to…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for extra income?

| Royston Wild

On paper these FTSE companies look like a great way for me to make passive income. But which of these…

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2 dividend stocks investors should buy as recession looms

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be wise investments as the UK economy struggles. Here's why I'd buy…

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I’d buy Apple shares to build wealth and earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

Apple shares have a 0.5% dividend yield. So why does Stephen Wright think there’s a 5% return on offer for…

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No passive income at 40? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks for big cash dividends!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is one of the best places on Earth to look for income stocks. Here's why I'd chose…

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Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

BP shares remain very popular with UK income investors. But do I think bubbly dividend forecasts alone make the FTSE…

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3 cheap shares with 7%+ dividends to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

I see lots of cheap shares on the UK stock market today. My biggest question is how much longer will…

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This FTSE 100 share keeps growing its dividend. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in this FTSE 100 business with a long track record of regular dividend increases. He'd happily…

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Here’s how I’d try to build a £1,000 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he'd take to try and build a four-figure regular second income by investing in the…

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What’s stopping me from buying Unilever shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Unilever shares have had a decent year, jumping by nearly a fifth in 12 months. But with the share price…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

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I’d target a £23,000 annual passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd take a long-term investment approach to building substantial and growing passive income streams.

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Can I generate enough passive income to take the summer off work?

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to take a summer off right? Our writer explains how he could turn his investments into a…

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Investing £20k in these dividend stocks could get me £1,550 income a year

| Alan Oscroft

At the moment, I see a lot of UK dividend stocks I'd like to buy for my ISA, to help…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 stocks to aim for £50k a year in passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares what their chosen strategy would be to aim for £50k a year in passive income by investing…

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How many Vodafone shares must I buy to quit work and live purely off the dividends?

| Harvey Jones

Vodafone shares come with a double-digit yield attached. Would it make sense to plough my savings into this one stock…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could hit a new high in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 shares have fallen back since breaking the 8,000 barrier earlier in 2023. But we could be on for…

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The Pan African Resources (PAF) share price just crashed 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Some gold stocks look good value right now. And after a Pan African (LON:PAF) share price fall, might it be…

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Is £8 the turning point for Hargreaves Lansdown shares?

| John Fieldsend

An excellent May trading update has boosted Hargreaves Lansdown shares. Is it enough for me to buy a few myself…

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Buying 10,400 dirt cheap M&G shares today would give me dividend income of £2,038 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock's double-digit yield offers me a highly lucrative second income stream. I'm itching to buy it, but…

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6.6% and 9.7% yields! 2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

I only have a limited amount of cash to invest each month on UK stocks. Here are two cheap shares…

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The State Pension pays £10.6k. I’d aim to double it by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

The State Pension isn't enough on its own for an easy retirement so I'd aim to double the income by…

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This FTSE 100 value share just hit a 52-week low!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has lost almost half its value since peaking in June 2022. But its market-beating dividend yield…

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Down 8%, new orders make BAE Systems’ share price look like a bargain

| Simon Watkins

The BAE Systems share price looks like a bargain to me, given big new orders added to an already huge…

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Just how much lower can the Persimmon share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Fresh interest rate fears have hit the Persimmon share price again. But after further falls, I now see an even…

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Sainsbury’s shares are up 61% in recent months. Are they still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Over the last few months, Sainsbury’s shares have been one the FTSE 100’s biggest risers. Here’s what happened, and whether…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock has crashed to a 52-week low! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a FTSE 250 stock that could be undervalued at present and considers whether he should add it…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to live off passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer reveals what their chosen strategy would be if they had the aim of living only off passive income…

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Turning a £5k investment into a second income worth £4k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to transform £5,000 into a regular income with the potential to positively impact…

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Turning a £20K ISA into passive income worth £10K a year!

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISAs have returned 9.6% per year on average in the past decade. That could get me a…

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How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

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This top FTSE 100 dividend stock may increase shareholder returns further

| Simon Watkins

Down 20%, but under pressure to increase shareholder returns, with good financials and growth plans, is it time to buy…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

Can these five out-of-favour FTSE 100 stocks be decent candidates for a long-term, diversified portfolio of good-value shares?

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Is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up with the oil and gas giant’s…

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Are these 7 stocks to buy right now before it’s too late?

| Kevin Godbold

Investor sentiment has been downbeat for some time but conditions are improving and it’s a good time to hunt for…

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

| Harvey Jones

I'm building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend stocks, and Lloyds shares look compelling. How many do I need to…

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2 shares to buy for big dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my hunt for new dividend shares to buy, I found these two FTSE 100 candidates. One pays a cash…

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