A man who has taken down union jacks and St George‘s flags in his neighbourhood claims they make non-white people feel unwelcome in their own country. Thousands of banners have been raised across the West Midlands in recent months by people who say they are "patriots wanting to spread pride and unity".

In our conversation, I learned they weren't just thugs, but people who feel cast adrift by our society - and they learned how the flags affect people of colour

The City of York Council has warned that "abuse and intimidation" will not prevent staff from taking down England flags after several hundred were raised. While many flags have been placed on lamp posts in recent weeks, other community groups have opposed these efforts due to concerns that this could lead to racism.

A police investigation has begun after a historic white horse carved into a Wiltshire hillside was temporarily turned into an England flag. Red fabric was draped over the Westbury White Horse in the shape of the St George's cross on 9 September, and was attached to the 175ft (53m) tall landmark using pegs.

A video of police arresting a boy in a coastal English town has been baselessly described online as showing an eight-year-old being detained for flying the national St George’s Cross flag.

A number of St George's flags have been removed from lamp posts in Shrewsbury by Shropshire Council. The authority said "many of the flags recently displayed across the county have become torn, unsightly, or potentially hazardous" following Storm Amy.