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Archive of News Stories from 2010
March 915:00 PM	EPP usage limits We are changing the way that EPP usage limits are calculated.
March 910:14 AM	System maintenance - 11 April 2010 On Sunday 11 April 2010 at 07:00 (BST) we will be performing a major upgrade to our database software.
March 816:15 PM	Consultation on the release of two letter, one character and other reserved .uk domains We are planning to release two letter, one character and other reserved domain names. Make sure you have your say in the release process by responding to our consultation.
March 314:30 PM	Making .uk work for you - reform of the policy advisory process Nominet's Policy Advisory Body has made far-reaching recommendations to deliver improved policy advice to the Nominet Board.
March 210:05 AM	DNSSEC event with Cricket Liu Nominet are running a DNSSEC Event with Cricket Liu on 29 March in Oxford.
March 115:00 PM	DNSSEC signing .uk on 1 March 2010 As part of the global effort to improve the security of DNS, we have implemented DNSSEC in the zones under our management. The first phase of this programme added DNSSEC information to the top-level .uk domain, on Monday 1 March 2010.
March 115:00 PM	Reseller data service We are developing a service that will allow information about domain name resellers to be included in our communication with registrants.
February 2509:22 AM	Extraordinary General Meeting results We are pleased to announce that at our Extraordinary General Meeting yesterday our members voted to change our constitution.
February 1714:31 PM	EGM voting and webcast We would like to remind you that we will be holding our Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 24 February 2010 at 11.00am at the Hilton London Olympia Hotel to enable members to vote on a number of measures that we believe will strengthen .uk and the domain name industry.
February 1115:30 PM	OpenDNSSEC software now available to enhance Internet security The OpenDNSSEC project group has announced the availability of its open source software that will make it easier for Internet service providers, web hosting companies and name service operators to enhance Internet security.
February 1015:30 PM	Nominet News newsletter launched We are pleased to announce the launch of our new-style Nominet News newsletter which we hope will be an interesting and useful source of information for all Nominet members and registrars.
February 510:30 AM	BIS response to EGM proposals Read the latest correspondence between Nominet and BIS
February 309:18 AM	Nominet Internet Awards - Promoting UK Internet Best Practice Today we launch the Nominet Internet Awards to promote UK best practice and celebrate achievement and innovation on the Internet.
February 112:00 PM	Notice of EGM - help shape the future of .uk now We are pleased to announce that papers for our Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) have been posted or emailed to members to enable you to vote on a number of measures that we believe will strengthen .uk and the domain name industry.
January 2811:04 AM	UK IGF and Internet Awards launch We would like to invite you to attend the forthcoming UK Internet Governance Forum (UK IGF) meeting on 3 February.
January 2612:35 PM	Shaping the future of .uk The voting rights allocation for the EGM on 24 February 2010 have been published.
January 2612:28 PM	January Board communique The communique from the January Board meeting is now available to view.
January 2214:05 PM	Renewal warning email On 20 January our software release caused a delay to the renewal of some domain names that were set to automatically renew.
January 2012:30 PM	Phishing feed, investigation lock and payment options Our January systems update includes: phishing feed, investigation lock and several additions to our payment systems.
January 1310:00 AM	Service announcements We are making a change to how we communicate planned and unplanned service disruptions to registrars.
January 1213:15 PM	Shaping the future of .uk - update Following your feedback on the consultation on shaping the future of .uk, we are today presenting a number of proposed changes to our constitution in the form of draft formal resolutions.
January 813:30 PM	Bad weather and Nominet services - update Due to the snow and poor travelling conditions we have fewer staff in the office today and it may take us slightly longer to answer calls, however, all our systems and online services are operating normally.