BA opposes quarantine rules

This is the time of year when Indians in their thousands make their way to London to escape the searing heat of summer at home and do their shopping in Oxford Street, but they have to be aware that on arrival they are required to go into self-isolation for 14 days.

According to the rules laid down by home secretary Priti Patel that will come into effect on Monday, anyone found not observing self-quarantine risks a £1,000 fine and deportation as well.

British Airways argues foreign visitors will not want to come to the UK, typically for a two-week break, if they have to remain cooped up inside a hotel room for the entire period.