From the significance of its design to the meaning behind its name, here's what to know about the 400-year-old flag The Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag, is the national flag of the United ...

For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the ...

The United Kingdom is a place of curious tradition. Beyond the formalities of queens, dukes, and baby princes, they also have a parliamentary flags and heraldry committee which has been very busy ...

Usually flown only for royal celebrations or at sporting tournaments, the flags have been appearing on motorway bridges, lampposts and other spots in villages, towns and cities across England. Some ...

Around 30 flags were fixed on lamp posts in Mount Pleasant Road over the weekend. The move comes as flags have been put up in villages, towns and cities across the country in recent days and weeks.