Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-08-21
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More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs (BBC Business 2026-08-21 23:01:58)
Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home. -
Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world? (BBC Business 2026-08-21 20:28:12)
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show. -
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived (BBC Business 2026-08-21 16:45:09)
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn. -
Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says (BBC Business 2026-08-21 15:34:06)
Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US. -
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs (BBC Business 2026-08-21 11:20:57)
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets. -
Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner (BBC Business 2026-08-21 10:02:03)
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving. -
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget (BBC Business 2026-08-21 07:45:13)
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules' -
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño (BBC Business 2026-08-21 06:46:08)
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision. -
Couples share their biggest money disagreements (BBC Business 2026-08-21 05:18:04)
Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?" -
The town whose council wants migrants to move in (BBC Business 2026-08-21 05:00:02)
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.