A FURNITURE retailer has gone into administration, putting more than 500 jobs at risk. 

Multiyork, which sells items such as sofas and tables, has entered into administration, and could subsequently close before the new year. 

The chain employs 547 members of staff, including some at the Taunton branch on East Reach. 

A Duff & Phelps spokesman told the BBC: "Multiyork is still open for business, still trading - it's very early days for the administration.

"We're really hopeful we can find a buyer."

The management structure will remain in place during the administration period.