In England, new Covid rules on self-isolation have been enshrined in law until March, prompting criticism from business leaders who described the new rules as “massively disproportionate,” while travel agencies labelled the restrictions a “huge blow” for their industry. Tory MPs, meanwhile, warned Boris Johnson that restricting freedoms was a path “towards hell”. The new UK regulations force people to isolate for ten days if they come unto contact with someone who has the omicron variant or risk a hefty fine of up to £10,000 – regardless of being fully vaccinated – and will not expire until 24 March, under...