Fines for breaking restrictions have increased for lockdown 2 - how much could you be charged?

With Boris Johnston having enforced a national lockdown across England from 5 November, there are a number of rules and regulations to comply with - and steep fines for failing to do so.

Similarly to the first lockdown, police will have the power to enforce the new restrictions with fines and arrests.

Here’s what you need to know.

What are the rules?

From November 5 until December 2 you are no longer allowed to meet people in your own home and you can only meet with one other person outdoors.

You should not go out unless for essential reasons, including to work to shop for essentials and to exercise.

Exercising outdoors is permitted and you can do so with other members of your household or with one other person from a separate house.

If you are part of an official bubble, whereby a single person can link up with one other household - then you can still meet and socialise as if you are a member of that household.

Anyone caught socialising indoors with people who they do not ordinarily live with or those outside of their support bubble, will be fined £200.

This will double every time you reoffend - to a maximum of £6,400 for a sixth time reoffending.

What if I am ordered to self isolate?

If you have tested positive for coronavirus or you have been contacted by test and trace and are required to self isolate, not doing so will result in a £1,000 fine.