Soaked to the skin and some still wearing life jackets, many continue to attempt the Channel crossing hours after the death of 27. 

Why so many are willing to risk their lives just hours after Channel tragedy

At a critical moment in negotiations, with just 48 hours to go, the world’s two biggest polluters coming together to promise action is a definite boost.  

Cop26: US and China issue joint declaration on climate crisis fight

The countdown to the end of the COP26 climate conference is underway but the real business of deal making is not over.

The COP26 clock is ticking as negotiators battle to keep 1.5 alive

With a week to go until the summit ends, it seems unlikely that the UK will be able to gather enough pledges to put the world firmly on course for 1.5C. 

What would make COP26 a success?

Employees stands on part of the BP Etap platform (Eastern Trough Area Project) in the North Sea, around 100 miles east of Aberdeen, Scotland, as David Cameron visited the oil and gas platform as the focus of the Scottish independence debate shifted to the future of North Sea production.  Andy Buchanan/PA


As the world moves towards an eco-conscious future, change is already happening in a city where tens of thousands of jobs rely on the oil and gas industry.

How Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, is adapting to a clean energy future

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The wife of a man who choked a woman to death during sex was inspired to speak out for others following the killing of Sarah Everard.

Wife of killer campaigning against justice system weighted against women

After struggling through lockdown many Irish people are seeking more freedoms with a life on the road.

Dreams of life on the road fuels booming camper van industry in Ireland

This year, violence against women and girls in the UK has been under the spotlight like never before. 

Why the home secretary is finally talking about sexual harassment

With Covid-related pupil absences growing, the impact of the pandemic on children has often felt all but forgotten, writes Rachel Younger.

'Our elderly have been protected but often our youngest have been forgotten'

Many cases don’t even reach court, nationally only around 3% of investigations result in charges, and even if cases do go to court, victims face a long wait.

What's going wrong with rape and sexual assault cases in the UK?

For any parent in England, it’s a shocking headline: sexual abuse and harassment is now so commonplace in schools that many children don’t bother to report it. 

Pupils see sexual harassment as 'normal' - are schools to blame?

It comes after the Duke's lawyers lost in their bid to have the civil sex case dropped earlier in January - meaning it could be headed to trial.

Prince Andrew 'demands trial by jury' in sexual assault case

ITV News met one family, forced to cut down on days out and give up dance lessons due to the rising cost of living.

Customers 'flood' energy officials with concerns about soaring costs

A WhatsApp group called "Support Group" has been set up to try win over Tory MPs, and many say they’ve never had so much face time with their leader.

PM starts meetings to win over Tory MPs, who tell him: 'Be more Conservative'

Business Editor Joel Hills explores what has been happening on a major road to the Port of Dover, as the government denies the queues are Brexit-related.

New Brexit border checks causing queues at Dover and it'll get worse, says union

China launched its bid for the Games back in 2013, it could not have foreseen a global pandemic or sweeping diplomatic boycotts. 

Can China pull off the Winter Olympics it promised? 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions

Many MPs loyal to the PM still believe there is a chance to get Boris Johnson through this, but think winning the support of the UK could be an uphill struggle.

Johnson loyalists in final push for support ahead of party probe publication

Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has confirmed a "number of events" held on Downing Street are being investigated.

Peston: Why the Met Police probe of partygate is terrible for Boris Johnson

The PM and chancellor are more likely to offer one-off support to help the very poorest, than announce universal, populist schemes, writes Robert Peston. 

Rachel Younger

ITV News Correspondent