I know questions about bank accounts have probably been asked many times, but I need some advice on what type of account I need as a sole trader.

I am not expecting high profits, potentially just selling some items online, and a lot of the information surrounding business accounts seems to be aimed at a 'higher end' business than I am anticipating.

Can I therefore open a personal account in my name (in order simply to keep any transactions separate from existing finances), or do I legally have to open a business account?

I have heard that there are FREE business accounts with Abbey and RBOS - does anyone have experience of how easy these are to set-up?

Finally, as a sole trader I realise I cannot register a company name although I do plan to have a website/brand name other than my own. Can this other name be used as the name on the business account (if that is what I go for) or would it have to just be in my name?

Thanks for reading my many questions and thanks in advance for any advice. 

Jacqui