Business groups brand UK’s quarantine plan for arrivals ‘isolationist’
All incomers – including British citizens – must disclose where they will be staying, Priti Patel says
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Business groups have accused the government of pursuing an “isolationist” policy after the home secretary, Priti Patel, confirmed that arrivals in the UK will have to quarantine themselves for a fortnight or face a £1,000 fine.
From 8 June, almost everyone arriving at ports and airports, including UK citizens, will be required to travel directly to an address they provide to the authorities, where they must then self-isolate for a fortnight.
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