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@Charlie_L
Thinks 15 miles in steady rain . . . nothing can match an ortlieb bag for durability and staying dry. Pannier racks can be tricky, make sure they don't interfere with disk brakes. Lightweight and flexible are better thank the chunky rigid ones which don't flex with the bike frame so crack sooner.
I like these http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-pannier-racks/axiom-streamliner-road-deluxe-rear-pannier-rack
Other options are described here
http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/206090-your-guide-racks-and-panniers-%E2%80%94-all-your-bike-luggage-possibilities-low
Planet X have a sale 18% off everything today, 16% off everything tomorrow, 14% the day after etc. sadly they don't sell ortlieb or axiom https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/accessories/bags-and-luggage