Thank you everyone. I have been looking at the Kenwood as my preference. After much deliberation we are now looking at the one that also has the convection cooker, food processor and mixer.
We have been doing without with a few kitchen appliances for a while now and although now spending more than anticipated (hopefully get a good special) will be satisfying a number of other requirements.
So I’m excited to get a really good mixer plus hoping it will make my dinner cooking quicker and easier as to spend more time making/decorating cakes!