Thanks to everyone for their replies! much appreciated.
Skipname - I've done some research based on what you've said about doing my training in Eastern Europe - I've found an Integrated course with the school 'OAA' or 'Olympus Aviation academy' where I believe they are charging around 50,000 euros for the course. not bad eh?
OAA-Integrated Zero To ATPL - Olympus Aviation Academy, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Seems as though I can do an integrated in another country for the same price a a modular here in the UK.
When you say: "Don't pay for a type rating" - How would I get around this if companies like ryanair/easyjet and many more are giving you a conditional FO job offer on the conditions that you pay for a type rating out of your own pocket?
Thanks!