Currently, there are more than 15,000 passengers arriving into the country daily
However, it is understood the new lockdown plans for travellers was agreed during a meeting of ministers and other UK officials on Wednesday, reported theThey were instructed to come up with ways to enforce such rules, including imposing large fines or even criminal prosecution under the Coronavirus Act.
‘We are looking at deploying these measures at the right time, in line with the scientific advice and when community transmission has been significantly reduced.’ Ministers had previously rejected such an approach, arguing it would have little impact given the low numbers coming into the UK and the rate of community transmission in the country.
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