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

Battle flags are usually designed to inspire a sense of pride in service, duty or patriotism for one’s country, or loyalty to a celebrated hero. So you have to admire the pettiness of British ...

Councils across Britain spent more than £60,000 removing flags this year, sparking fury from campaigners and taxpayers.

For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the news. What does its history tell us? Although centuries old, the Union flag – ...