Not much to add to what's been said, another vote for the Ibanez low end range, great instruments for the money.
Whoever it was talking about the Line 6 Spider, not worth it, Vox AD series is much better, but in general if you can afford to wait just save and get a decent tube amp like a Peavey Valveking (1x12 version £279 on GAK.co.uk)
Also djtheglove, if you need a guitar teacher, I live in Clapham (and am a student so cheap so might be able to help you out
thanks Radius I will keep you in mind, sprog one does'nt actualy live in Clapham but hey anything is possible.
I will let you all know, next week what happens at the weekend when we go to look at guitars Cheeeeeeeers.