http://www.mail.com/people/21810-john-major.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/21810-john-major.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024782-britains-iron-lady-laid-to-rest-with-full-pomp.html LONDON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest Wednesday with prayers and ceremony, plus cheers and occasional jeers, as Britain paused to remember a leader who transformed the country — for the better according to many, but in some eyes for the worse. Soaring hymns, Biblical verse and fond remembrances echoed under the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, as ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:44:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024782-britains-iron-lady-laid-to-rest-with-full-pomp.html 2013-04-17T21:44:26Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2025444-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests attended the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday. In all, 11 serving prime ministers and dignitaries representing 170 countries accepted invitations to the solemn event, Downing Street said. Here's a look at some of the prominent figures on the guest list: ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2025444-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html 2013-04-17T13:13:42Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2022702-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests have confirmed they will attend the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Among the former U.S. presidents, surviving U.K. prime ministers, world leaders and celebrities who were invited are some high profile would-be guests who sent regrets: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan — whose husband had a cl... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:56:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2022702-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html 2013-04-17T08:56:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2008452-death-thatcher-draws-scorn.html LONDON (AP) — While some Britons mourned the passing of Margaret Thatcher, others raised glasses of champagne in impromptu street parties. And "The Wizard of Oz" song "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead" is surging up the UK singles charts. A Guardian newspaper cartoon depicted Thatcher descending into hell, the Socialist Worker front page said "Rejoice," and a... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:33:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2008452-death-thatcher-draws-scorn.html 2013-04-09T17:33:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2005274-milestones-life-margaret-thatcher.html LONDON (AP) — Milestones in the life and career of Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: Oct. 13, 1925: Born in Grantham, central England. June 1947: Graduates from Oxford with chemistry degree. Dec. 13, 1951: Marries wealthy oil executive Denis Thatcher. Aug. 15, 1953: Gives birth to twins, Mark and Carol. ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:05:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2005274-milestones-life-margaret-thatcher.html 2013-04-08T17:05:59Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1989240-churches-slam-british-governments-welfare-reforms.html LONDON (AP) — Government welfare reforms that include a contentious cut dubbed the "bedroom tax" will cause upheaval for some of Britain's most vulnerable people, religious leaders and anti-poverty activists claim. The measure, which takes effect Monday, will reduce rent subsidies to social housing tenants if they have a spare bedroom. The government — wh... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:08:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1989240-churches-slam-british-governments-welfare-reforms.html 2013-03-31T12:08:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1935280-mirren-reigns-britains-queen-the-audience.html LONDON (AP) — What is the point of a monarch? "The Audience," Peter Morgan's new play about Queen Elizabeth II, suggests that in a democracy such as Britain, one role of the sovereign may be as unofficial counselor and therapist to the country's elected leaders. The play stars Helen Mirren as Her Majesty, and focuses on the queen's rel... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:26:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1935280-mirren-reigns-britains-queen-the-audience.html 2013-03-06T12:26:11Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1853396-british-queen-to-follow-dutch-example.html LONDON (AP) — One European queen has announced her retirement. Any chance Europe's most famous queen — Elizabeth II of Britain — might join her? Not likely, experts say. The spectacle of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands stepping down in April at age 75 so her 45-year-old son can become king is sparking some speculation in Britain about whether Elizabeth ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1853396-british-queen-to-follow-dutch-example.html 2013-01-29T18:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1827046-cameron-delays-europe-speech-amid-algeria-crisis.html LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister David Cameron is postponing a key speech about Britain and the EU because of the hostage crisis in Algeria, officials said Thursday. The long-awaited address, scheduled for Friday in the Netherlands, was expected to outline how Cameron thinks Britain's relationship with the EU should change — a move that many fear could backfi... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1827046-cameron-delays-europe-speech-amid-algeria-crisis.html 2013-01-17T21:51:00Z