The United States Air Force (USAF) is applying to fly unmanned aerial drones from its base in the Cotswolds, according to documents seen by ITV News. 

US Air Force applies to fly unmanned aerial drones from Gloucestershire RAF base

Many workers put up with poor working conditions for fear of being sacked and being left with debts, ITV News has been told.

'They're afraid': Seasonal workers face poor conditions and visa hurdles

A newly discovered phenomenon called ‘Atlantification’ is driving up sea temperatures and having serious impacts on animals, ice and snow in the Arctic. 

Svalbard: Remote Arctic island warming seven times faster than global average

The moment of death at the hands of the hunt was caught on numerous CCTV cameras at the home in Hingham, Norfolk.

Family left 'appalled' after pack of hounds kill fox in their private garden

The threat of Russians fishing in UK waters for the second time since their nation invaded Ukraine has led to an angry response from UK-based fishers.

UK attempts to ban Russians from legally fishing in British waters

Police have launched an appeal for information after footage of foxes being released to a waiting pack of hounds was obtained by reporter Rupert Evelyn.

Hunt expelled as police probe 'sickening' fox hunt footage exposed by ITV News

The Hunt Saboteurs Association say the video, understood to have been recorded recently, is “one of the most shocking we can recall”.

'Sickening' video obtained by ITV News 'shows illegal fox-hunt in progress'

A fox hunt “terrierman” has been found guilty of interfering with a badger sett after a fox had taken cover inside it while fleeing from a local hunt.

'Terrierman' found guilty after sending dog into badger den to flush out fox

ITV News can reveal that, acting on intelligence, a series of dawn raids have been simultaneously conducted by Police and RSPCA officers across the country.

Six men arrested and 22 dogs seized in 'largest ever' fox hunting-related raid

A company claiming to sell products including “hedgehog killer” and “badger killer” has been heavily criticised by those in the animal welfare community.

Sale of hedgehog and badger 'killer' branded 'horrific'

The saboteur has complained about his treatment by the police, who held him and a colleague for ten hours only to be released with no further action.

Footage captures moment armed police officers stop fox hunt saboteurs 

King Charles will deliver this year's Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.

King's Christmas message to reflect on his and Kate's cancer

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Rupert Evelyn

ITV News Correspondent