The government is "actively" looking at quarantining people who arrive into the UK once lockdown begins to ease, a Cabinet minister confirmed today.
Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, said he would need to ensure the UK is not "importing" coronavirus once the infection rate here begins to come down.
Reports suggest people will be asked to isolate themselves for two weeks after arriving in the UK. Airline groups have sounded the alarm over the proposed rule which they say would "kill" international travel.
Asked if those arriving in the UK will be asked to go into quarantine, Mr Shapps told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "I think it’s important as we’re seeing the numbers decrease and the R rate we hope decrease… that we do ensure that