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Whitbread raises cost savings target after modest sales growth in latest trading update

The Premier Inn owner reported 2% total sales growth to £781m in its third quarter while UK revenue per available room rose 4%. The group now expects £75m–£80m in annual cost efficiencies, up from a previous £65m–£70m target.

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