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Coronavirus: Quarantine plans for UK arrivals unveiled
From 8 June, people arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days - but some workers will be exempt.
Boost for North Wales Metro plans
A grant of Ł3.5 million to boost the development of North Wales Metro has been announced by the Welsh Government.
Saturday, 23 May 2020
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- Coronavirus: Quarantine plans for UK arrivals unveiledFrom 8 June, people arriving in the UK must self-isolate for 14 days - but some workers will be exempt.
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The Guardian
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- Business groups brand UK's quarantine plan for arrivals 'isolationist'All incomers – including British citizens – must disclose where they will be staying, Priti Patel saysCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBusiness 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 fort...
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Reuters News
- UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8Britain will introduce a COVID-19 quarantine for travellers arriving from abroad from June 8, interior minister Priti Patel said on Friday, a measure that airlines have warned will devastate their industry.
City AM
- UK arrivals face Ł1,000 fine if they break two-week quarantine rulePeople arriving in the UK will be fined Ł1,000 if they refuse to obey a new two-week quarantine rule that The post UK arrivals face Ł1,000 fine if they break two-week quarantine rule appeared first on CityAM.
Sky News
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Liverpool Echo
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London Evening Standard
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The York Press
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East Anglian Daily Times
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The Economist
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
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Railnews
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