This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
As of June 8, 2020, the UK has implemented new travel quarantine rules, requiring all individuals arriving in the country to self-isolate for 14 days.
Those arriving by plane, ferry, or train, including UK nationals, must provide an address where they will self-isolate and face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not follow the rules, as stated by Home Secretary Priti Patel.
However, certain groups are exempt from the mandatory isolation, including workers in industries such as road haulage and medical professionals providing essential care, as well as passengers in transit who do not pass through border control.
Additionally, individuals arriving from the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man do not have to complete the form or enter quarantine.
Failure to comply with the rules could result in a penalty of £100 or refusal of entry, and the government will arrange accommodation at the traveller's expense if they are unable to provide an address.
There will also be checks to ensure the rules are being followed, with individuals required to drive their own car to their destination, avoid public transport and taxis, and not go to work, school, or public areas, except for essential support.
The travel industry has expressed criticism of the government's quarantine rules, warning that the isolation period will deter visitors and put jobs at risk, with airlines such as British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair considering a judicial review.
