The measures, widely anticipated after first being announced by prime minister Boris Johnson on 10 May, will take effect on 8 June.

Patel confirmed the full details of the UK’s quarantine regime at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Friday (22 May).

Arrivals by air, sea or rail will be asked to fill in a form with their contact details, and indicate where they intend to serve their 14-day self-isolation requirement.

The measures will be enforced via spot checks; anyone flouting the rules could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not comply.

Arrivals from the Common Travel Area, which includes all four UK nations, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, will be exempt from the quarantine measures.

Those arriving from France will not, contrary to the government’s initial quarantine plan, which included a mutual exemption for people travelling between the two nations.

The scheme will be reviewed every three weeks.