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Two rules for buying telescope, spend most of your money on aperture and mount quality, these two will have the greatest effect on your viewing pleasure.
Secondly, the bigger the scope the less it will get used as a 30kg monster is no fun to spontaneously shift outside and setup.
Classic starter scopes are the Schmidt Cassegrains, Meade and Celestron are two big brands.
Lastly avoid electric goto scopes unless you're spending 1000's.
Lastly Lastly, check out the Baker Street Irregulars. A free stargazing club in Regent's Park run over the winter. You can look through loads of scopes and chat to the owners, every single one will have a strong opinion!
Decent, moderate magnification binoculars are a good place to start.
Backstop
Any recommendations for a budget telescope ? Or where I should be looking for secondhand if that’s a good option? And what I should be looking for?