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La Palma: Rebuilding after a volcano Jun 27, 2023

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In September 2021, a volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island. It lasted nearly three months.

Red hot lava spilled out and destroyed homes, businesses and everything in its path before reaching the sea 10 days later. It split the island in half.

Eighteen months on, we travel back to La Palma to see how the islanders are rebuilding their livelihoods and infrastructure.

Presented and produced by Ashish Sharma.

(Image:Karin Bansberg watering plants outside her temporary wooden home. Credit: BBC)

Deep sea mining Jun 26, 2023

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The rush to extract battery metals from the bottom of the ocean and what that could cost financially and environmentally.

Michelle Fleury sees a specialist mining robot in action and hears the arguments for and against deep sea mining.

Presenter / producer: Michelle Fleury Image

Paris Air Show: The future of aviation Jun 23, 2023

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We’re at the Paris Air Show - a huge gathering of the biggest names in the global aerospace industry.

We will hear about the latest innovations in hypersonic passenger planes and how the sector can address environmental concerns.

Plus we speak to the defence sector about the latest developments in AI.

Presenter: Theo Leggett Producer: Hannah Mullane

(Image: People queuing to see an aircraft at the Paris Air Show. Credit: Reuters)

Business Daily meets: Iñaki Ereño Jun 22, 2023

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The CEO of the international private healthcare firm Bupa started the role in January 2021, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.

He speaks to Dougal Shaw about the challenges the company faced, and about lessons learnt for the future.

Plus we find out how routine helps to keep Mr Ereño grounded.

Produced and presented by Dougal Shaw.,

Image: Iñaki Ereño. Credit: BBC)

Tackling India's heatwaves Jun 21, 2023

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Every year, India faces blistering heatwaves. In many parts of the country the temperatures are soaring, making it difficult for people to go about their daily lives.

It’s the poor who are the most affected. They live in congested slums and have to step out in the heat to earn money. We explore what is being done, and what more could be done, to help them.

Presenter / producer: Davina Gupta Image: Woman in Chennai; Credit: EPA/Idrees Mohammed

Portugal’s digital nomads Jun 20, 2023

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Portugal has welcomed thousands of high value, short stay workers with an attractive new visa.

They’re the so called Digital Nomads, who can live and work where they please - but the locals say they’re skewing the economy, we find out why.

Producer / presenter: Ciaran Tracey Image: Flexible working: Credit: PA

The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia Jun 19, 2023

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The small Caucasian country, which borders Russia, has experienced increased demand for surrogates after the war in Ukraine meant that Russia and Ukraine were no longer options for couples wanting a baby. Those countries used to be international hubs for surrogacy - when a woman carries a pregnancy for another couple or individual.

In Georgia, commercial surrogacy is legal, and regulations are extremely liberal. Affordable prices make Georgia an even more attractive alternative. We hear from clinics who say they are struggling to keep up with demand, plus from a surrogate mother who says it has been life-changing for her financially.

Producer and presenter: Khatia Shamanauri (Image: A pregnant woman looking at her phone. Credit: Getty Images)

Tourism: Emily in Paris Jun 16, 2023

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How TV series, films and social media can impact the travel industry.

We are in Paris to explore how the Netflix show Emily in Paris has changed tourism in the city. We also hear from a tour guide in New Zealand who changed his business when the Lord of the Rings film series became more popular.

Presenter / producer: Nina Pasquini Image: Paris; Credit: BBC

Tourism: Speciality cruises Jun 15, 2023

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How special interest cruises for fans of music, yoga and sci-fi are revamping the industry.

Deborah Weitzmann goes on a blues cruise to find out how the speciality cruise industry works and why it's growing in popularity. She also heads off the ship to find out what happens to on-shore businesses when all the entertainment is on the ship.

Presenter / producer: Deborah Weitzmann Image: Legendary Rhythm and blues cruise; Credit: BBC

Tourism: The economics of the all inclusive Jun 14, 2023

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The number of all inclusive resorts is growing but do they help local businesses?

All-inclusive holidays now make up more than half of all package holiday sales in the UK for the first time, and across Europe and North America the amount of resorts available is growing. Rick Kelsey explores whether these resorts are good for local economies and communities.

Presenter / producer: Rick Kelsey Images: Sun loungers; Credit: BBC

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