UK stock markets close at a record high

London's FTSE indexes reached new heights after confounding downbeat expectations for the year.

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Millennials to enjoy 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder.

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Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager freed by kidnappers

Exmo has confirmed that Pavel Lerner is safe after reports that he was thrown out of a car.

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Goldman Sachs will lose billions short term on Trump tax reform

US investment giant is the latest to warn of a short-term hit to income from Donald Trump's tax act.

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National Archives: Thatcher and Major clashed over economy

The two had a heated meeting about interest rates in January 1991, newly-released papers reveal.

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Citizens Advice: Think carefully about gym membership

Six people on average complain about gym membership every day, a charity reveals.

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Planning Africa's smart cities

African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.

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Immunotherapy: Using our immune system to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers.

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'Shout it from the rooftops, promote your idea'

Gerry Cottle, the boss of Rooftop Film Club, explains what he learnt from his circus owner father.

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Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software.

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Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year.

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Exmo Bitcoin exchange manager kidnapped in Kiev

Reports say men in balaclavas kidnapped Pavel Lerner in the Ukrainian capital two days ago.

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Mortgage approvals 'lowest for over a year'

The number of new mortgages being approved in November was the lowest since August 2016, according to UK banks.

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Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency".

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DFS buys assets from failed Multiyork

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

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Rogue landlords targeted by government

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

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Why gin and tonic has become more expensive

Drinkers are becoming more adventurous and it seems they're willing to pay for new tastes and flavours.

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How 'posh coffee' is helping farmers

Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for ethically sourced coffee, and it's benefiting everyone from the farms who grow the beans to the trendy cafes selling the stuff.

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Tech 2017: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories

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

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The year in business

The year saw optimism among US investors, despite the turmoil of President Trump's first year in office.

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