Hi @SB426
Absolutely!! You should defiantly start with a little a build over time as you feel more comfortable.
I would start looking at companies you know and might uses, many have threads here and people post stories and articles that you might like to read.
Apple, Google, Greggs just for starters.
Freetrade have some reading designed precisely for new investors here How to invest in stocks - A beginner’s guide | Freetrade or videos on the this YouTube is good FREETRADE FOR BEGINNERS - How To Open An Account And Buy Your First Shares // Step-By-Step Guide - YouTube