I held him in the very highest regard because of what he gave to me. They gave me my england debut and set me on the road, and i will never forget that. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is the latest twist in Donald Trumps confrontation with the heads of americas Intelligence Agencies. Mr trump says the director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, called him last night to condemn a leaked report claiming the President Elect was vulnerable to blackmail by russia. But mr clapper has said hed made no judgment on whether the report was reliable and he rejected mr trumps suggestion that Us Intelligence was responsible for the leak. Our correspondent Christian Fraser has the latest. Eight days from now, donald trump goes into battle as the next commander in chief. But never before has an incoming president been warring on so many fronts. This morning, as is now the norm, he began the day with a tweaked in fa ct, began the day with a tweaked in fact, what mr clapper told reporters is that he
The Football World pays tribute to the former england manger Graham Taylor whos died suddenly aged 72. And we speak to the writer of la la land the man whos brought the art of the musical back to hollywood. And coming up in the sport on bbc news west hams star player Dimitri Payet wants to leave and is refusing to play for the club this weekend. But the manager says he wont be sold. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A former mi6 officer has gone into hiding after being named as the source of the latest allegations against President Elect donald trump. Christopher steele produced a dossier last year which included the allegations that mr trump had been caught in compromising financial and sexual activities. The allegations are unproven and americas cia, which has acknowledged the existence of the dossier, says it has made no judgement about its credibility. Heres our security correspondent Gordon Corera on the british connection. The murky world of intelligence gathering
Week so on wednesday all eyes were on his first News Conference since novembers election and in terms of spectacle, it didnt disappoint. Take the moment when a reporter from cnn tried to ask a question. Since youre attacking us can you give us a question. Mr President Elect, since youre attacking our News Organisation can you give us a chance . Not you, your organisation is terrible. Give us a chance to ask a question. Mr President Elect, can you state categorically. Can you give usa you state categorically. Can you give us a question, youre attacking us, can give us a question, youre attacking us, can you give us a question, youre attacking us, can you give give us a question, youre attacking us, can you give us a give us a question, youre attacking us, can you give us a question, can you give us a question . Im not going to give you a question, you are fake news. Mr president , can you state categorically. After are fake news. Mr president , can you state categorically. After that at
Counterfeiters. A warning from lego as its boss in china cant tell the difference between the fake and The Real Thing. And the mainlands most Famous Tech Giant Ali barack obama reports strong revenues and looks to soar even higher with the cloud. Good morning, asia and hello, world. Its a wednesday and glad you could join us for this edition of Asia Business report. We kick off with lego and the danish owned company has told the bbc that authorities in china need to do more to tackle fake goods after the man in charge of legos huge new factory in the mainland failed to spot a fake piece from The Real Thing. Lego is currently involved in legal action against one chinese manufacturer it claims is ripping off its products. Heres robin in shanghai. Billions and billions of these little plastic bricks have been sold the world over and now lego is betting big on china. What started out with Hand Cut Bricks in denmark in 1949 is now 100 out with Hand Cut Bricks in denmark in 1919 is now 100 m
Determined today as staff vote on changes to their pensions. If the deal gets the go ahead, it could secure the companys survival in the uk. In sport, it was a weekend full of shocks in the fa cup action. Two non league sides are into the fifth round. Sutton united beat leeds yesterday. The emotional impact of the city. One mans Exploration Of Urban Britain and how it affects the way we feel. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A cold and frosty start in scotland this morning, temperatures currently in the highlands 8 or 9 but here there will be some sunshine. For the rest of the uk, cloudy, damp, some hill fog around as well and weve got Rain Sweeping in from the south west. Ill have more details a little earlier this morning at 6 13am. Thanks for the reminder. See you then good morning. First, our main story. President trump has insisted that his temporary travel ban on people from seven Middle Eastern and african countries is not about religion but terrorism, and protecting ame