If you decide on an HX E61 machine, you might consider the Magister Stella. I know Magister parts are available in the UK, so perhaps the machines are. The Stella is not quite as pretty as some of the others as it is rather squarish. On the plus side, it is commercially rated by two different standards and inside it's built like a tank, with mostly industry-standard components. In Canada at least is one of the least expensive HX machines.

Cheers,
Maurice