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Starter pack is usually a v60. A lot of places literally do a starter kit with some coffee, the v60 and some filters
https://coffeebrothers.co.uk/product/v60-starter-pack/
https://blackbagcoffeeco.co.uk/products/v60-coffee-starter-kit-coffee-maker
https://fullbloomcoffee.co.uk/products/hario-v60-starter-kit-black
https://www.neighbourhoodcoffee.co.uk/product/v60-starter-pack/
You'll need is a grinder if you're not buying pre-ground, but that's totally an option too.
E.g. https://www.ancoats-coffee.co.uk/store/coffee/single-origin/regional/
If you do get a grinder a hand one is cheapest, the Hario one is perfectly fine
offeefriend.co.uk/p/manual-coffee-grinder-hario-mini-mill-slim-plus/
But you can always spend more for a better one
https://www.horshamcoffeeroaster.co.uk/products/rhinowares-tall-hand-grinder
Obviously an electric one is better. I'd say to avoid ones that have blades and are actually a spice grinder but tbh I used one for a while and it's passable if you're not a massive nerd.
https://www.vonhaus.com/vh_en/plastic-coffee-grinder?
A burr grinder is what you really want, there are some cheap-not-great ones and ones that go up to £thousands, but sticking with filter rather than espresso means you can get away with the cheaper end.
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8727866
https://www.nichecoffee.co.uk/products/niche-zero
Also you should get some cheap scales. A decent one doesn't need to be more than £20
https://caffeinegears.com/product/digital-kitchen-coffee-and-food-scale-with-timer-led-screen-usb-rechargeable/
But I just use some "jewellery" scales
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Kitchen-Jewellery-Weighing-ARIATI/dp/B0B2M47DT8/ref=asc_df_B0B2M47DT8/
All that said, you could just use your Bialetti and either buy pre ground or grind your own
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfDLoIvb0w4
My recommendation would be a v60, as fancy a grinder as you want, and watch a Hoffman video on technique/recipe. Once you've got the weights and motions nailed it's under 5 mins to make a brew from scratch.