I bought a GT Aggressor XC1 from Halfords on the offer for £440 plus a £20 voucher to either sped on lights or lock, happy with the overhall bike apart from the forks not having a Lock Out.
For a budget look at these sites....
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/
Had a Gary Fisher Mountain bike in the past and for road/track riding it was great.