Business leaders arriving in England granted exemption from Covid quarantine

Ministers facing criticism over new rules for visitors who bring significant economic benefit'

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Ministers have been accused of making a mockery" of quarantine rules after it was announced some business executives travelling to England will be able to temporarily leave self-isolation.

Rules for those arriving from amber list countries have been changed to let visitors entering the country bringing significant economic benefit" interrupt their up to 10-day stay at home for important business activities.