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The Independent Royal Mail warns nationwide postal service 'in danger'The IndependentBritain's cherished universal postal service is uneconomic and under genuine threat if swift action is not taken, the head of Royal Mail, Moya Greene, and postal unions told MPs at separate hearings yesterday of the Business Innovations & Skills Committee. …

Business Secretary Vince Cable hit back after Royal Mail boss Moya Greene told MPs that the universal service which allow letters to be sent anywhere in the country for the same price is in jeopardy. More: continued here

Royal Mail Chief Outlines Postal 'Threat'Yahoo News UKThe boss of Royal Mail has told MPs its UK postal obligation of 'one price goes anywhere' is uneconomic because its rivals are "cherry-picking" the best work. In evidence to the Business Select Committee, Moya Greene accused rivals of undermining Royal … More: continued …

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Britain's Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide serviceReutersAppearing before a parliamentary investigation into competition in the sector, Royal Mail Chief Executive Moya Greene said the emergence of rival delivery services able to focus on densely populated, profitable areas was putting pressure on the company. More: continued here

Reuters UK Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide serviceReuters UKAppearing before a parliamentary investigation into competition in the sector, Royal Mail Chief Executive Moya Greene said the emergence of rival delivery services able to focus on densely populated, profitable areas was putting pressure on the company. More: continued here

ITV News Royal Mail warns more competition 'undermines' serviceITV NewsCable accuses Royal Mail of 'scaremongering' and 'whinging'. Business Secretary Vince Cable has accused Royal Mail of "scaremongering" over warnings it may not be able to continue with its universal service. Mr Cable told ITV News that chief executive … More: continued …

Moya Greene calls for an accelerated review of the Universal Service obligation before all the money that supports the letter deliveries to the country is 'siphoned off'' More: continued here

This is Money Will mail to rural areas become more expensive? Royal Mail boss warns …This is MoneyThe boss of Royal Mail warned 'unfair' competition was putting at risk her group's ability to provide a single-priced universal service – and such a collapse could eventually see rural post priced more …

International Business Times UK Royal Mail Universal Service Under 'Genuine Threat'International Business Times UKEven after its privatisation, the Royal Mail is obliged to deliver six days a week to every area of the UK, with the same charge applying to everyone. Competitors don't face any such restrictions, said Royal Mail …

Norwich Evening News “Cherry picking” competitors threaten future of the universal postal service …Norwich Evening NewsThe decline in letter deliveries is running at 4-6% a year and competitors taking business off the Royal Mail in urban areas was making the USO “uneconomic”, she said. Officials from competitors Whistl and UK …