The Skylon project sounds like a great idea
http://www.reactionengines.co.uk/skylon.html
For UK users here is a video of the engine test.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17867586
SKYLON is an unpiloted, reusable spaceplane intended to provide inexpensive and reliable access to space. Currently in proof-of-concept phase, the vehicle will take approximately 10 years to develop and will be capable of transporting 12 tonnes of cargo into space.
http://www.reactionengines.co.uk/skylon.html
For UK users here is a video of the engine test.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17867586