this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. covid restrictions are being tightened in england, with home working encouraged and mask wearing extended as the government faces criticism over a party held at downing street during last year s lockdown. what can the uk learn from the omicron outbreaks in other countries? we ll head to south africa and norway to hear what scientist make of the new variant. the former boyfriend of one of the women accusing ghislaine maxwell off six trafficking, takes the stand in manhatten. and will this structure the are building on a granite outcrop in tasmania provide the answers that future generations will be searching on climate change.