Whitbread's UK sales dip, takes cautious approach for next fiscal year
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(Reuters) - Whitbread reported a 1.3% drop in UK like-for-like sales in the third quarter as Britons delayed travel plans amid Brexit uncertainty, and the Premier Inn owner took a cautious approach to hotel demand for the next fiscal year.Still, Whitbread's UK and international businesses combined posted a 1% sales growth in the quarter ended Nov. 28 on strong demand for its food and beverage offerings. The company, which also owns brands including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Bar + Block,..