International travellers could face spot checks and £1,000 fines if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK under measures to guard against a second wave of coronavirus.
Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to outline the plans, which will be introduced early next month, at the daily Downing Street briefing today, a senior Government official confirmed.
Exemptions for road hauliers and medical officials will apply, while the common travel area with Ireland will be unaffected.
Arrivals from France will not be exempt, the official confirmed, following confusion earlier this week. Travellers will be asked to fill in a form with their contact information, and health officials will perform spot checks to ensure