Anyone who enters the UK and does not self-quarantine for 14 days could be fined £1,000. Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the new policy at Friday's coronavirus press conference, saying border police will have the ability to conduct spot checks on incoming passengers.
Anyone arriving in the UK by air, sea or rail will be advised to use personal transport to go immediately to their accommodation and not leave for 14 days.
They won't be able to see visitors unless they are providing essential support, and should not go out to buy food or essentials if they can rely on others to do it for them.
Hotels and family or friends are acceptable forms of accommodation, the Home Office says. The people the new entrant is staying with don't need to