Darren,
if you have dsl or cable or whatever broadband in the uk.
Just go buy a router, like a 50.00 linksys, d-link, etc.
Use 1 network card in each system you want to share, plug dsl line or cable modem line from cable modem or dsl modem into the router, do a quick setup, plug ethernet cables from each machine / network card into the back of the router. you can get like a 4 port linksys, d-link, etc.
if you need more ports, buy a hub like a 8 port and plug that into your router.. Simple, easy 5 minute setup
