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People breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules in England could face fines of up to £ 10,000, the government said.
Fines will start at £ 1,000 and increase to £ 10,000 for repeat offenders, including those preventing others from isolating themselves, such as an employer asking a staff member to go to work in violation of an order.
The sanctions also apply to people who are not quarantined for 14 days after returning home from a country on the UK quarantine list.
The new regulations will go into effect in England on September 28 and could soon be extended to the entire UK.
What else can be imposed on it in England and the rest of the UK?
Rule of six
As of last Monday, new laws came into force that prohibit groups of six or more from meeting inside or outside England.
Those in a large group without a work or education exemption could face a penalty, which is doubled for each repeated offense up to a maximum number.
Similar rules apply in Scotland and Wales with differences in household size and children under 12 do not count towards the total.
People meeting in groups of more than six could face fines
In Scotland, the limit is also six outdoors, although in Wales and Northern Ireland gatherings of up to 30 people are still allowed outdoors.
And in Northern Ireland, the rule of six currently only applies in Ballymena, Co Antrim and the Belfast city hall area.
Face coverings
People who do not cover their faces where it is required, such as public transportation, stores and supermarkets, could also face fines.
Scotland already implemented rules on face masks in stores in July, while Northern Ireland did so in August.
Those who refuse to wear masks in stores and on public transport can be penalized.
What are the differences in fines in the UK?
Those over the age of 18 in England can be fined £ 100 for the first offense, lowered to £ 50 if paid within 14 days, doubling each offense up to a maximum of £ 3,200.
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In Scotland, people aged 16 and over can be fined £ 60 for each additional offense up to a maximum of £ 960.
People over the age of 18 in Wales and Northern Ireland can be fined £ 60 for the first offense, lowered to £ 30 if paid within 14 days, doubling for each repeated offense up to a maximum of £ 960.
