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New .uk names in force
13-06-2014 15:03
As of 10 June 2014, it is now possible to register the shorter .uk domain names.
Nominet announces .cymru and .wales domain names
13-01-2014 11:11
We have previously reported on the new .London domain name which is coming into existence in 2014, along with the shorter .uk domain name announced by Nominet in November last year.
New .London Domain Name expected in 2014
05-12-2013 11:45
It’s been announced that a new top level domain name of .London will be available in early 2014 following an agreement between ICANN (the organisation which is responsible for the coordination of the internet's naming systems) and Dot London Domains Limited, the registry which will operate the .London system.
Nominet announces plans for .uk domain names
27-11-2013 12:02
On 20 November 2013, Nominet, the organisation responsible for .uk domain names, announced its plans to launch shorter domain names.
Nominet announces registration policy review
12-09-2013 10:11
Nominet, the internet registry which manages .uk domain name registrations, has announced a review of its fairly open registration policy.
Nominet seeks comments on new proposal for second level domain registration system
25-07-2013 14:17
Nominet, the body responsible for .uk domain names has announced a proposal for a revised system of registration of second level domain names.
gTLD on ice!
24-05-2012 09:55
On 21 May 2012 ICANN announced the reopening of its software system for applications to register generic top-level domains. ICANN had closed the system temporarily on 12 April following the discovery of an apparent security “glitch” making it possible for some applicants to see the application details of others.
New Generic Top-level Domain Names
24-01-2012 12:44
As of 12 January 2012, and for a period until 12 April 2012, it is open to organisations worldwide to register a gTLD (generic top level domain) which may include a word or combination of letters and numbers e.g. .bank.