Anyone arriving in the UK could be fined £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days under proposed new rules. Health officials are expected to perform spot-checks to ensure rules are followed.
The new rules would also apply to British people returning from abroad. Home secretary Priti Patel is expected to announce the plans with further details at this afternoon's Downing Street press conference.
The plans are expected to be implemented from early next month and will be subject to review after an initial three weeks. Travellers will be asked to fill in a form with their contact information on arrival in the UK and provide the address they will be self-isolating at.