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Regarding your questions -
(I'll let locals comment on specific brands for food, litter, etc. as I don't think you have the same options in the UK as we do here in Germany)
litter
whatever the brand, the more expensive stuff is usually worth it in my experience.
most important thing to remember is to keep the tray clean (take out shit multiple times a week, re-fill a bit of litter every now and then, re-do the complete thing at least monthly) - otherwise they will not use it
food and treats
opinions vary regarding dry and wet food..
..we have fed some of our cats with dry food only all their lifes, they were very healthy and happy.
..we have fed some of our cats with wet food only all their lifes, they were very healthy and happy.
Personally I'd go quality dry food as I can't stand the smell of wet food, it's fucking disgusting.
Likely you will condition the cats quickly (meaning most do settle on either dry or wet, and also a specific brand, will later only eat other stuff if they're really close to starving).
Whatever you do, provide plenty of fresh water in one or more bowls, that are not next to the food bowls but somewhere else in the house. Cats will drink more if the water is in different places, don't ask me why, but it's true. Just like with humans, drinking a lot of fresh water is key to good health.
I would not do snacks and treats at all. Just like with humans, they're expensive, addictive, full of shit / sugar, and not healthy, to be frank.
toys
..whatever works! Maybe you heard how some people bought a nice expensive toy for their cat, bring it home and unwrap it, and the cat plays with the box the toy came in.
You will find simple stuff like a ball of crumpled auminium foil thrown in the corner of the room can be the most spectacular thing.
climbing / scratching things
If you have time and like building things I'd definitely recommend doing your own (building things that fit in your room / create a little "platform" to chill on etc. with wood, wrap parts of that tightly with rope..)
Hope this helps.
Have fun!