You are here: Home - Household Bills - News -

Could you get fined £10,000 for leaving your home?

0
Written by: Emma Lunn
13/04/2021
People quarantining at home following international travel may now be visited by staff employed on behalf of the NHS Test and Trace service.

The move is part of clampdown on people not quarantining after international travel.

It is still illegal to holiday overseas and those entering the country following international travel must either stay in a quarantine hotel, if arriving from a ‘red list’ country, or at the address listed on their passenger locator form if arriving in the UK from elsewhere.

The government says compliance is critical to reduce the risk of variants of concern entering the UK.

Those quarantining at home may now be visited by staff employed on behalf of the NHS Test and Trace service. These checks will be in addition to those already carried out by police officers, who make up to 1,000 home visits per day.

NHS Test and Trace staff won’t have any enforcement powers; however, a referral will be made to the police if NHS Test and Trace staff think someone may be breaching quarantine rules.

Individuals who fail to comply with quarantine rules could be issued with a fixed penalty notice, starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offences.

These checks are in addition to the work by the Isolation Assurance and Compliance Service to contact everyone returning from non-red list countries that are staying in England and Northern Ireland.

People are called in order to check their status and to provide advice on the need to self-isolate and what to do if they are experiencing symptoms. They are also given information about taking tests on day 2 and day 8 of their self-isolation period. These calls are made repeatedly, alongside text messages where necessary. Any concerns are then be escalated to decide whether further checks are needed.

Last week, the government set out a framework to chart the safe return of international travel, which could resume from 17 May at the earliest. This will see a traffic light system categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel.

There are 0 Comment(s)

If you wish to comment without signing in, click your cursor in the top box and tick the 'Sign in as a guest' box at the bottom.

Everything you wanted to know about ISAs…but were afraid to ask

The new tax year is less than a fortnight away and for ISA savers or investors, it’s hugely important. If yo...

Your right to a refund if travel is affected by train strikes

There have been a wave of train strikes in the past six months, and for anyone travelling today Friday 3 Febru...

Could you save money with a social broadband tariff?

Two-thirds of low-income households are unaware they could be saving on broadband, according to Uswitch.

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

Regular Savings Calculator

Small regular contributions can build up nicely over time.

Online Savings Calculator

Work out how your online savings can build over time.

DIY investors: 10 common mistakes to avoid

For those without the help and experience of an adviser, here are 10 common DIY investor mistakes to avoid.

Mortgage down-valuations: Tips to avoid pulling out of a house sale

Down-valuations are on the rise. So, what does it mean for home buyers, and what can you do?

Five tips for surviving a bear market mauling

The S&P 500 has slipped into bear market territory and for UK investors, the FTSE 250 is also on the edge. Her...

Money Tips of the Week