The UK Money Report: 23 October
This edition was published on 23 October 2026. Offers and rates mentioned were correct when published and may have changed since. See today’s verified offers →
THE UK MONEY REPORT · FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER · 2-MINUTE READ
1,130Mb for just £23.99, unlimited 30-day rolling SIM for £16p/m, energy prices before a forecast 26% rise, the big 3 folding phones, Cash ISA rates over 5%
William, deal editor
DEAL OF THE WEEK
1,130Mb broadband for just £23.99/mo
Virgin Media are currently offering 1,130Mb for just £23.99
Can’t get them? EE - 900Mb for £26.99 with £140 reward and £200 switch credit.
Check if your address is eligible below
The catch: Virgin Media covers around half of UK homes and EE (Running on Openreach fibre) can cover over 70%. Virgin’s price also rises £4 every April.
✓ Checked by William, Friday 9am
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TOP SIM ONLY
Unlimited 30 day rolling SIM with no credit check £16, A great SIM for people wanting a hassle free experience for a budget price. See it
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ENERGY PRICE HIKE
Energy prices at today’s prices (before a forecast 26% rise in Jan): Average forecasts from British Gas, E.ON and EDF forecast a 26% price cap rise in Jan 2027.
Getting a fixed rate today locks in your price before that increase in Jan
FOLDING PHONES ARE COMING BACK - HERE’S OUR TOP DEALS
Samsung Z Fold8 Ultra for £63p/m, £49 upfront, Unlimited data. See it
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold £56.99p/m, £59 upfront, 400GB data. See it
iPhone Duo £78.99p/m, £299 upfront, unlimited data. See it
FREE CASH WATCH
Cash ISAs paying over 5% right now.
Fixed rate cash ISAs are paying as high as 5.25% right now (highest we have seen in a while)
Zopa’s Biscuit current account paying 2.75% on your balance with a £20 bonus -
The catch: You can only deposit up to £20,000 each tax year (Dropping to £12,000 from April 2027 for under 65s)
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