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From 8 June, people arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days - but some workers will be exempt.

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  • Coronavirus: Home Secretary announces new public health measures for all UK arrivalsNew measures at the UK border to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infections have been announced by the Home Secretary. They include 14 days self-isolation for anyone entering the UK, bar a short list of exemptions. As the transmission rate in the UK falls, and the number of travellers arriving in the UK begins to increase in the coming months, imported cases may pose a larger threat as they could become a higher proportion of the overall number of infections in the UK and increase the spread of the disease. The government believes that it needs to take action to manage the risk o...

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  • TfL to reinstate bus fares on 85 routesFirst phase of reinstating fares across London’s bus network     Transport for London has announced the phased reintroduction of fare collection on London’s buses from tomorrow (May 23). Passengers on 85 routes services by single-door and New Routemaster vehicles, plus the Route 507/521 ‘Red Arrow’ routes, will need to touch in with an Oyster or contactless payment card. TfL says this is the first step to returning all of London’s buses to being able to accept payments once further safety measures have been introduced. It adds the requirement to touch in will restor...
  • South Western Railway advises passengers to travel by train for 'essential journeys' onlyThose wishing to travel on the bank holiday should "plan ahead", but are being encouraged to use other methods of transport where possible
  • All UK arrivals must quarantine for 14 days from June to slow coronavirusAnyone arriving in the UK from abroad will need to self-isolate for two weeks from next month and if they fail to comply they could be refused entry or - in England at least - face fines.

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