Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-08-20
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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? (BBC Business 2026-08-20 23:16:45)
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells (BBC Business 2026-08-20 23:15:15)
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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How landscape gardening is being electrified (BBC Business 2026-08-20 23:12:38)
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier? (BBC Business 2026-08-20 23:10:58)
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
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The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management (BBC Business 2026-08-20 23:01:01)
The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.
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Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell (BBC Business 2026-08-20 22:59:35)
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
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Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears (BBC Business 2026-08-20 20:15:45)
An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.
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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back (BBC Business 2026-08-20 17:59:59)
High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
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Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory (BBC Business 2026-08-20 16:27:26)
Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
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Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships (BBC Business 2026-08-20 13:46:43)
Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
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Thousands helped with back to school costs (BBC Business 2026-08-20 12:05:34)
More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.
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Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog (BBC Business 2026-08-20 11:41:01)
French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.
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Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday (BBC Business 2026-08-20 11:17:57)
The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.
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Carney asks for end to US alcohol ban, province leader says, as trade deal nears (BBC Business 2026-08-20 11:10:25)
An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US whiskey.
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Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms (BBC Business 2026-08-20 10:11:24)
For the past 14 years, Wirral Free Uniforms for Schools (FUSS) has provided good quality school uniforms for free, as many parents struggle to afford new uniforms for the coming term.
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Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel (BBC Business 2026-08-20 10:05:24)
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms (BBC Business 2026-08-20 08:19:50)
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison (BBC Business 2026-08-20 06:08:02)
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
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Little Moons co-founder: Your product doesn't have to be perfect to launch (BBC Business 2026-08-20 05:17:15)
Vivien Wong shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
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Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect (BBC Business 2026-08-20 05:17:15)
The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.