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DFS buys assets from failed Multiyork

DFS Furniture buys store leases, trademark and designs from Multiyork.

Apple, ransomware and Bitcoin all feature prominently in BBC Tech’s most read stories of the year.

Landlords in England who want to rent a property to five or more people need a licence under plans.

American Airlines wrongly accused two professional basketball players of stealing first class blankets.

Renewables provided more electricity than coal for 90% of year, National Grid figures show.

Retailers warn a rise in shoplifting is partly fuelled by police not investigating smaller thefts.

MPs claim they will be “hamstrung” if they do not get to see the Treasury’s Brexit analysis.

The virtual currency’s rollercoaster ride continues, sliding from almost $20,000 to $12,000 in a week.

One expert advises movers how to care for pets, and others give property price predictions for 2018.

More and more people are choosing to “marry” themselves in symbolic ceremonies, but what’s behind the trend?