As the .uk land grab begins why do we need new domain names?

Posted on June 12, 2014October 15, 2020

Today saw the launch of the first .uk web domains, with Stephen Fry leading the charge, marking another milestone in what has been hailed as the biggest change to the internet since the advent of the World Wide Web. But why do we need new domain names, and what will they mean for the future …

Nominet proposes .uk Internet domain

By James Barnley Posted in gTLD's

Posted on October 2, 2012December 1, 2020

Nominet has proposed plans to offer shorter Internet domain names with extra security features to UK-based companies. The proposal would allow businesses to register www.name.uk as their web address, and run it alongside their existing www.name.co.uk one. However, applicants would have to pay a higher charge and provide proof of their UK presence.Read more: