How to register a business name

[Ohohohwhereyougoing]

Before this all started, I wanted to launch my new business. That is of course temporarily on hold. However i want to secure the name..

Can i secure my business name but not immediately trade so no one takes it in the meantime?

If I was you I would buy the .com and .co.uk domains as a starting point,

Will you be a limited company or sole trader?

Use a formation agent to form a company at Companies House, even if you trade as a sole proprietor you will have protected the name. The agent may also provide a domain name registration as well. Most do nowadays . If you have a trademark you might want to register that too. Speak to a local solicitor or accountant.