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LASTMINUTE.COM is expected to reveal a rise in sales of 135% for the quarter ending September 30 compared to the same period last year.

In a trading statement issued by the travel and lifestyle website, Lastminute predicts sales will hit £110 million. This compares to sales of £46.9 for the fourth quarter of 2001.

The company has cut costs by £10 million and pledged to slash them further. Lastminute’s preliminary results will be published on November 22.