It will not apply to passengers from the Republic of Ireland.
Passengers arriving in the UK could soon have to quarantine for two weeks as part of a move to prevent a second peak of coronavirus cases.
The Times newspaper reported that Boris Johnson will make the announcement on Saturday.
The quarantine will not apply to people arriving from the Republic of Ireland according to reports, but all other people coming into UK at airports and ports will be required to self-isolate for a fortnight.
It’s expected the new measures will come into effect in June.
Passengers arriving will be expected to provide an address where they will immediately self-isolate for 14 days.
The Times reported that spot checks will take place to ensure these measures are being adhered to with punishments of deportation and fines for those caught in breach.
The BBC has reported the aviation industry is calling on the British government to reveal details of their proposal due to fears it could impact the travel and tourism sectors.
“We need to see the details of what they are proposing”, said Airlines UK, which represents British Airways, EasyJet and other UK-based airlines, in a statement.
Speaking last week, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps was asked on Andrew Marr whether the UK would introduce a quarantine for people arriving in the UK.
He said he was “actively looking at these issues, right now, so that when we have infection rates within the country under control we’re not importing”.
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