Welcome to bbc news. The government has moved fast to appoint a new ambassador to the European Union after the Surprise Resignation of britains top diplomat in brussels yesterday. Sir tim barrow a former ambassador to Russia Will Begin work next week on the complex brexit negotiations ahead. His appointment comes after sir ivan rogers stood down suddenly and then accused the government of muddled thinking over brexit. His Departure Led to accusations that hed lost the trust of the prime minister. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale reports. Until today said tim barrow was one of the most senior officials at the Foreign Office, always on hand to advise his boss. Tonight hes our new ambassador to the European Union with the awesome task of getting the brexit preparations back on track. His former boss said he was the right man for the job. Hes an absolutely classic, tough civil servant. Very experienced. Knows the eu very well and will go in there and do a good job. I think he wil
An israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded palestinian Knife Attacker is found guilty of manslaughter. And dismantling a dinosaur, as Dippy The Diplodocus bids farewell to the National History museum ahead of a nationwide tour. Im a bit sad that hes going, but maybe i can see other dinosaurs, maybe. What do you think of dippy . He goes rahh. Its 5pm. Our top story. The European Commission has said it regrets the resignation of britains Eu Ambassador, saying sir ivan rogers was very knowledgeable and always defended his governments interests. Meanwhile, the brexit secretary, david davis, has been urged to clarify the governments plan for leaving the eu. Mr davis labour shadow, keir starmer, is calling for a statement to be made to the House Of Commons. Well be hearing from mr starmer in a minute, but first this report from our Political Correspondent, ian watson. Camera shy in public, outspoken in private. Sir ivan rogers has exited his role as britains Eu Ambassador. When the bbc revea
Disappointing sales at next over christmas and a warning of tough times ahead. The young girls killed in a hit and run in oldham on new years eve four men are charged. No one could fail to mourn the loss of this brave man. Its fifty years since Donald Campbell died while trying to set another speed record. And in the sport on bbc news. The pride of london is at stake this evening. Chelsea can match arsenals 1a match winning streak in the premier league, but theyll have to beat spurs to do it. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Six. As Resignation Letters go this one pulled no punches. In a leaked e mail to colleagues sir ivan rogers whos quit as britains top eu diplomat has accused the government of Muddled Thinking over its brexit plans. But Leave Campaigners argue that those forthright views are precisely the reason sir ivan could no longer be trusted. The resignation has set off a heated row over the role of the Civil Service in the tough negotiations ahead. Heres our Diplo
Welcome to bbc news. The government has moved fast to appoint a new ambassador to the European Union after the Surprise Resignation of britains top diplomat in brussels yesterday. Sir tim barrow a former ambassador to Russia Will Begin work next week on the complex brexit negotiations ahead. His appointment comes after sir ivan rogers stood down suddenly and then accused the government of muddled thinking over brexit. His Departure Led to accusations that hed lost the trust of the prime minister. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale reports. Until today said tim barrow was one of the most senior officials at the Foreign Office, always on hand to advise his boss. Tonight hes our new ambassador to the European Union with the awesome task of getting the brexit preparations back on track. His former boss said he was the right man for the job. Hes an absolutely classic, tough civil servant. Very experienced. Knows the eu very well and will go in there and do a good job. I think he wil
Welcome to bbc news. The government has moved fast to appoint a new ambassador to the European Union after the Surprise Resignation of britains top diplomat in brussels yesterday. Sir tim barrow a former ambassador to Russia Will Begin work next week on the complex brexit negotiations ahead. His appointment comes after sir ivan rogers stood down suddenly and then accused the government of muddled thinking over brexit. His Departure Led to accusations that hed lost the trust of the prime minister. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale reports. Until today said tim barrow was one of the most senior officials at the Foreign Office, always on hand to advise his boss. Tonight hes our new ambassador to the European Union with the awesome task of getting the brexit preparations back on track. His former boss said he was the right man for the job. Hes an absolutely classic, tough civil servant. Very experienced. Knows the eu very well and will go in there and do a good job. I think he wil