Who can register .uk domains ?
About .uk domain extension:
.uk domain name is country code top level domain name (ccTLD) for united kingdom. This domain is the fourth most popular domain name in the world.
Maximum allowed characters : 63
Minimum allowed characters : 3
Special characters like #,& : not allowed
Who can register .uk domain names :
On first come first serve basis .uk domains can be registered by any one
but contact address in united kingdom is required for overseas registrant.
Second level domain names under .uk :
.ac.uk : used for academic purposes
.co.uk : Used for commercial or general purpose
.gov.uk : Used for government purpose
.judiciary.uk : used for judicial,court purpose
.ltd.uk : companies
.me.uk : general purpose
.net.uk : Network organisations and ISP’s
.nhs.uk : national health services
.nic.uk : networks
.org.uk : general
.parliament.uk : parliament
.plc.uk : public limited companies
.police.uk
.sch.uk : academic, education institutions
.mod.uk : ministry of defence