<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Top-UK-stories News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=65&amp;catid=363</link><description>News Feed for - Top-UK-stories</description><item><title>Inquiry into ex-royal aide's escape</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96348355&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T23:15:00</pubDate><description>An inquiry into how former royal aide Jane Andrews managed to escape prison has been launched, the Prison Service has said. Andrews, 42, who was jailed for life after bludgeoning and stabbing her boyfriend </description><source>AOL UK</source></item><item><title>Julie Andrews returning to London stage</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96421056&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T23:56:00</pubDate><description>Julie Andrews, the star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, is returning to the London stage for the first time in 30 years with a one-off show in May, the organisers announced. The 74-year-old Oscar </description><source>ABC Online</source></item><item><title>Iraq invasion discussed in 2001 but was dismissed as illegal</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96396608&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T00:26:00</pubDate><description>Long-awaited inquiry into toppling of Saddam begins with first witnesses recalling 'drum beat' of war even before 9/11 attacks Close Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Even in 2001, elements in the US administration </description><source>The Independent</source></item><item><title>Iraq WMD threat 'doubtful', inquiry told</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96390404&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T21:00:00</pubDate><description>Inquiry into Iraq war hears that earlier intelligence on WMDs was 'sporadic and patchy'  The government had intelligence days before the invasion of Iraq in 2003 that Saddam Hussein might not be able </description><source>Guardian.co.uk</source></item><item><title>Nato will send 5,000 more troops to Afghanistan, says Brown</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96464141&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T20:31:00</pubDate><description>PM paves way for US troop surge in Afghanistan, saying he has assurances from Nato countries  Gordon Brown paved the way today for the announcement next Tuesday of a large US troop surge in Afghanistan </description><source>Guardian.co.uk</source></item><item><title>Online moms targeted in UK election fight</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96463755&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:02:00</pubDate><description>British mothers are expected to prove key to securing victory in next year's general election. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Britain's top politicians clamor for access to parenting advice site Mumsnet Web site's </description><source>CNN</source></item><item><title>Stolen from Himachal, George Cross to go under hammer in UK</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96509572&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T00:34:00</pubDate><description>SHIMLA: More than seven years after the George Cross awarded posthumously to Naik Kripa Ram of Himachal Pradesh went missing, the highest decoration of the United Kingdom and civilian equivalent of the </description><source>Times of India</source></item><item><title>Laboured United beaten by Besiktas</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96504130&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T22:50:00</pubDate><description>Manchester United 0 Besiktas 1 Close Besiktas Chilean midfielder Rodrigo Tello celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford Thirteen years after Fenerbahce became the first </description><source>The Independent</source></item><item><title>More rain threatens Britain</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96494969&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T20:00:00</pubDate><description>Yes, I would like to receive occasional CNN member updates about new features and special offers. CNN will use the information you submit in a manner consistent with our Privacy Policy. By clicking on </description><source>CNN</source></item><item><title>Eat less meat 'to reduce climate change and save thousands of lives'</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96481766&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T16:09:00</pubDate><description>People should eat less meat to reduce climate change and save thousands of lives a year, a Government-funded report has said. It was released as Andy Burnham, the Health Secretary, warned that global </description><source>Telegraph</source></item><item><title>Jane Andrews recaptured - top ten notorious prison breaks</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96443236&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T16:09:00</pubDate><description>Jane Andrews, a former royal aide convicted of murder, was only on the run for two days after absconding from an open prison before she was recaptured. But other escaped prisoners have far more astonishing </description><source>Telegraph</source></item><item><title>Tesco poised to kick off iPhone price war</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96461284&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T15:02:00</pubDate><description>Tesco is poised to kick off the eagerly anticipated iPhone price war after the retailer said it hoped to offer the smartphones in its stores before Christmas. The supermarket chain, which takes one on </description><source>Telegraph</source></item><item><title>Donations to Tories continue to outstrip those to Labour</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96469398&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T14:52:00</pubDate><description>â?¢ Conservatives receive Â£5,269,186 in third quarter of 2009  â?¢ Labour given Â£3,045,377  â?¢ Liberal Democrats get Â£816,663  Donations to the Conservative party are continuing to outstrip those </description><source>Guardian.co.uk</source></item><item><title>Two in court over attempted murder of policeman</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96359935&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T14:52:00</pubDate><description>Two men from Irish Republic remanded in custody over shooting in border village  Two men from the Irish Republic appeared in court today charged with attempting to murder a police officer in Northern </description><source>Guardian.co.uk</source></item><item><title>Britain revises down economic contraction</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96458468&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:14:00</pubDate><description>Jane Wardell LONDON ? T The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted 0.3 per cent in the July to September quarter, an improvement on last month's first official reading of </description><source>Globe and Mail</source></item><item><title>Do online moms hold key to next British election?</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96459426&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T11:11:00</pubDate><description>By Barry Neild, CNN British mothers are expected to prove key to securing victory in next year's general election. STORY HIGHLIGHTSBritain's top politicians clamor for access to parenting advice site </description><source>CNN</source></item><item><title>Era of free banking is coming to an end</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96442764&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T09:27:00</pubDate><description>The era of free banking is expected to come to end if a landmark ruling on overdraft charges goes against Britains high street banks. Era of free banking expected to end The Supreme Court will rule whether </description><source>Telegraph</source></item><item><title>Guardian Daily: UK accused of complicity in torture</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96446135&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T07:37:00</pubDate><description>Human Rights Watch condemns Britain; no climate conspiracy, says UEA emails scientist; and Olaf Schmid's funeral, in our daily audio show with Jon Dennis A report by Human Rights Watch accuses Britain </description><source>Guardian.co.uk</source></item><item><title>Supreme court rules in favour of banks</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96424793&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T00:45:00</pubDate><description>Billions of pounds in refunded overdraft charges will not be paid out to customers after the supreme court ruled in favour of the banks. Lord Phillips revealed the decision in favour of the banks, which </description><source>Adfero</source></item><item><title>Technology at the heart of London Stock Exchange strategy</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96453940&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T16:16:00</pubDate><description>ersion Technology featured high on the agenda as the London Stock Exchange outlined strategic plans with its interim results. The company announced a 9% drop in revenues and a 38% fall in profit for the </description><source>Computer Weekly</source></item><item><title>UK floods claim second victim</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96260776&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T15:20:00</pubDate><description>The remains of a bridge in Workington, England where a police officer was swept away to his death when it collapsed. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Woman's body found in the River Usk near the village of Talybont, </description><source>CNN</source></item><item><title>UK finds Pak pupils Qaida link</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96499938&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T20:48:00</pubDate><description>LONDON: Twelve Pakistani students, who were arrested earlier this year for planning attacks on Easter shoppers across Britain, are believed to have links with al-Qaida and suspected to be a part of a </description><source>Times of India</source></item><item><title>Britain is last major nation in recession</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96464126&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T20:54:00</pubDate><description>LONDON: Britain is the last major world power mired in recession, official data showed on Wednesday, but economists forecast a return to growth before the end of 2009 and ahead of next year's general </description><source>Economictimes</source></item><item><title>Police settle over de Menezes death</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96206629&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T03:32:00</pubDate><description>The family of Jean Charles De Menezes unveil a memorial plaque at Stockwell tube station in July 2009. STORY HIGHLIGHTS UK police reach settlement with family of Jean Charles de Menezes, whom police shot </description><source>CNN</source></item><item><title>Union calls for 'contamination' station to be closed</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96455998&amp;Channel_ID=65&amp;Category_ID=363</link><pubDate>2009-11-25T12:59:00</pubDate><description>A leading union today called for a busy Tube station to be closed after claiming it had possibly been contaminated with anthrax and asbestos. The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said there was </description><source>The Independent</source></item></channel></rss>