Now the national lockdown is in force, fines can be handed out to people not complying with the rules.
As cases of coronavirus rise again during a second wave, there are a number of rules people must follow as the Government aims to tackle the increase.
This lockdown is less restrictive than the first one in March, but there are still strict guidance that people must follow, the Daily Star reports.
Parts of Greater Manchester have already had to follow some of these rules previously under different lockdown rules, but these are also part of the month long national lockdown.
Meeting family and friends indoors or in a private garden
It is illegal for people from different households to meet in a house or a garden.
The only exception is to meet someone who is part of your support bubble.
Fines for anyone caught flouting this rule can start at £200.
The M.E.N. reported how a man was fined by police for going to his friend's house in Wigan for a cup of tea.
And several £10,000 fines have been handed to people found to have organised illegal parties where more than 30 people have attended.
Meeting more than one person in a public space
In an outdoor public place such as a park, people are allowed to meet one person from another household.
Children who are under school age, as well as those who are dependent on round-the-clock care, who are with their parents, don't count towards this limit.
Other outdoor areas where this rule applies includes beaches, the countryside, public gardens and playgrounds.
Anyone found in breach of this rule will face a fine of £200 for the first offence, doubling up to a maximum of £6,400 for further offences.
Staying at a second holiday home
Overnight stays and trips away from people's home address are not allowed.
There are a few exceptions, including if it is a trip for work reasons.
Failing to self-isolate
Anyone who tests positive for the virus or is in close contact with someone who has displayed symptoms who has must self isolate for 14 days.
People who flout this rule could face a fine of £4,000.
This applies to anyone ordered to quarantine by Test and Trace.
People can also be fined £1,000 if they have tested positive and give false information about close contacts to Test and Trace.
Fines can also be given to those who don't adhere to quarantine rules after returning to the UK.
Last month the M.E.N. told how a man who failed to self-isolate after a holiday to Turkey was fined £1,000.
Not wearing a face covering
Masks have now become a regular feature of life.
And anyone found not wearing one in certain circumstances could be fined.
In shops and public transport they are mandatory, unless people are exempt for health reasons.
Fines start at £200, doubling at each offence.
Businesses who aren’t supposed to be open
Under the new national lockdown, only essential retailers such as shops selling food are allowed to remain open.
Other non-essential retail stores, indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as gyms and entertainment venues and personal care facilities are shut.
Any business found to be not complying with the rules could be fined up to £10,000.
