Interestingly, but perhaps unsurprisingly, Northern Ireland has some of its own rules which apply to the flying of flags, although these are also more guidance than law.

Fears new UK citizenship ceremonies with flags could damage NI community relations Blair-era pledge of giving ‘my loyalty to the United Kingdom’ faced concerns in wake of Belfast Agreement ...

The DUP has called for new guidance on flying the union flag to be extended to Northern Ireland. The national flag is to be flown on UK government buildings every day in a bid to unite the nation ...

Flags are powerful symbols of identity and belonging, and few are as instantly recognisable as the union flag. Whether draped around Olympic athletes or the focus of protests in Northern Ireland ...

Caption: What are the flags of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Credit: Getty. Today is St George’s Day and it means that many people across England will be display Saint George ...

UK flies the flag to fight Scottish independence The red, white and blue union flag must now be flown on all government buildings. Share Share ... The new rules will not apply in Northern Ireland, ...