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@TheBrick(Tommy)
A good water proof jacket and good gloves will keep you warm in most conditions. Invest in some knee warmers and / or leg warmers, arm warmers as well. When it is cold out I always start off very cold but am warm afrer 5 - 10 min cycling. That first 5 - 10 min though can be horrible. I am a fan off a scarf wraped arounf the neck with the end lyed flat accross the chest to stop the wind when you start. As you get warmer you can loosen it and then wip it off all together while riding and stuff it in a pocket. I do the same with some head band thing I have. Also I roll down my arm warmers as I get hot. All of this can be done whilst rding so it saves having to stop all of the time. Thick long sock are good as well. Keep away from cotton if possible. It won't kill you as it never gets that cold in London but because it can take so long to dry it can be uncomfy when you stop riding and cool down, which maynot be at your destination if you get a puncture. Mind you if you only rides short distances it matteres less. Last winter was very mild, I want this one to be artic.