With the Acts of Union 1707, the Union Flag became recognised ... The Union Flag was originally a royal flag but became the flag of the United Kingdom by precedent rather than law.

Now moves are afoot to redesign that most sacred of British hallmarks - the union flag. A campaign is being launched to modernise the red, white and blue flag by adding a touch of black to reflect ...

As much as people might find it distasteful, is it against the law to burn the Union Flag in the UK? No. It is not illegal to burn the Union Jack flag, just as long as it's yours — otherwise it ...