Can I go on holiday right now?
No. All non-essential travel is banned, including travelling abroad.
What counts as a 'valid reason' for travel?
People are only allowed to travel for essential work that cannot be done from home or for education, a medical emergency or a bereavement.
What would happen if I booked a holiday and went to the airport right now?
People seeking to leave Britain will need to prove their "valid reason" for travel with supporting documentation – failure to do so could come with a £5,000 fine.
The DfT said police were stepping up patrols at ports and airports and would be conducting spot checks on passengers requiring them to show the new forms.
Do I need to take a test before travelling back to England?
Yes. You must take a test 72 hours before departure. If you fail to do so, you will be denied boarding, or risk a fine of up to £500 on arrival back in the UK. You can find the Government's rules on test before departure, here.
Do people arriving into England have to go into quarantine?
Yes. You will need to fill in a Passenger Locator Form before arriving in England, and then self-isolate at home for ten days. And you will need to take a Covid test on the second and eighth days of your self-isolation, costing £210. You can book your tests through the official Government portal here.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/when-can-i-go-holiday-travel-abroad-allowed-2021-summer-europe/