How much would I expect to pay for a Punto Gearbox (Recon and New). Also, where are the best places to go in NW UK (Manchester, Liverpool etc)?

Get one from scrap yard

Im in manchester and was quoted Recon £1200-1600 and new was over £2k

If your box is broken just get one from a scrapy, assuming you have a "FIRE" engine, dont pay over £100